How to find the Dropbox icon in your taskbar or menu bar

Updated Jan 13, 2026

Where can I find the Dropbox icon?

You can find the Dropbox icon to access the desktop app in the following locations:

Windows: The taskbar is at the bottom-right of your screen, if you haven’t changed the default settings. It’s beside the date and time.
- Note: If you don't see the Dropbox icon, it could be automatically hidden by Windows. Click the small arrow to show all taskbar icons.
Mac: The menu bar is at the top-right of your screen.
Linux: The location of your taskbar depends on your Linux installation. The system tray in Ubuntu, for example, appears at the top of the screen and looks like this. Learn more about the system requirements for the Dropbox app for Linux, and how to install it.

I don't see the Dropbox icon in my taskbar or menu bar — what can I do?

The Dropbox icon will only appear in your taskbar or menu bar if the Dropbox desktop app is downloaded to your computer and running. Occasionally, the Dropbox icon will seem to disappear, because the desktop app is inactive on your computer, or you have too many apps open.

If you don't see the Dropbox icon in the Windows taskbar, it could be automatically hidden by the operating system. To show all taskbar icons, click the small arrow near the date and time.

If you’re still having trouble seeing the Dropbox icon in your taskbar, relaunch the Dropbox desktoo app or download (or re-download) it and log in to your Dropbox account when prompted.

If you don't see the Dropbox icon in the macOS menu bar, it might be hidden. When the menu bar gets crowded, macOS may hide some icons. To prevent this from happening, you can pin the Dropbox icon in your menu bar so that it stays always visible. To find and pin the Dropbox icon:

Temporarily remove other icons in your menu bar by quitting those apps.
When you see the Dropbox icon, press and hold command.
Drag and drop the Dropbox icon to the right side of the menu bar. When the icon is in that position, it’s less likely to be hidden when many apps are open. Learn how to rearrange the menu bar.

If you’re still having trouble seeing the Dropbox icon in your menu bar, relaunch the Dropbox desktoo app or download (or re-download) it and log in to your Dropbox account when prompted.

The Dropbox app for Linux was recently updated. Some Linux users may need to meet additional requirements or download additional libraries to continue using the app in the same way as before. If you’re having issues seeing the icon in your taskbar on Linux, check you’re running the latest version of the app, review the latest system requirements, then update your computer if necessary.

What can I do from the Dropbox icon?

When you click on the Dropbox icon, you have access to most Dropbox features, such as:

Search: Quickly search for files and folders within your Dropbox.
File and folder sharing: Quickly share recently viewed files and folders.
Sync status: Instantly view the sync status of your files and folders. Learn more about the Sync & storage dashboard.
Access Dropbox folders: Open your Dropbox folders directly from the desktop app.
Activity: Monitor recent activity and changes in your Dropbox account.
Notifications: Receive alerts about file updates, sharing invitations, and other important events.
Quick links: Open Dropbox in your web browser, access the help center, or quit the Dropbox app.
Storage status: Check and manage your current storage usage and hard drive space. Learn more about the Sync & storage dashboard.
Preferences: Access various settings to customize your Dropbox experience, such as backup, sync, or network settings. Learn how to manage your Dropbox desktop app preferences.