How to set up Dropbox Dash

You can use Dropbox Dash to search across all your activity on your computer. You can locate files like Figma and Word documents, open Zoom meetings, view your websites and bookmarks, and more. 

Dropbox Dash system requirements

The current version of Dropbox Dash supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS 10.15 or higher.

How to add Dropbox Dash to your browser

To include your online activity in searches, you need to install Dash as a browser extension.

To add Dropbox Dash to your browser:

1. Bring up the Dropbox Dash window, if it’s not already open.

• On Windows: Type control-e.
• On Mac: Type command-e.

2. Click + (plus sign) next to the the browser(s) you'd like to use. 

• To omit your browser activity from Dash searches, click Skip. 
• To add Dash as a browser extension later, you can visit the Chrome store or the Microsoft Edge Add-ons page. 

3. Follow the steps provided.

4. When you’ve added Dash to the browser(s) you'd like to use, click Next.

5. Launch the Dropbox Dash window.

• On Windows: Type control-e.
• On Mac: Type command-e.

How to use Dropbox Dash

Search for your items

Type keywords into the search bar in your Dash window. You can see your results as you type. The more often you click on a result, the higher it appears on the list.

Manage your settings

To customize Dash, click the settings icon (gear) in the top-right corner of your Dash window. 

Use Hotwords to limit your search

To search within a specific app, add a Hotword to your search term. For example, you can add “sk” to search only within Slack.
 

To view all available Hotwords:

1. Bring up the Dropbox Dash window, if it’s not already open.

• On Windows: Type Ctrl + E.
• On Mac: Type ⌘ + E.

2. Click the settings icon (gear) in the top-right corner.

3. Click Keyboard shortcuts.

 

How to delete Dropbox Dash

To delete Dropbox Dash, you must uninstall it from your computer and your browser. You can also close your account if you know you won’t use it again.

To delete Dropbox Dash:

Uninstall Dash on your computer:  

• Uninstall on Windows
• Uninstall on Mac
   

Remove Dash from your browser:

• Remove from Chrome
• Remove from Microsoft Edge

    Note: This will also close your Dropbox account.

Close your Dropbox Dash account.

Who can’t use Dropbox Dash?

Not everyone can use Dropbox Dash during the beta. Here’s a summary of how or why you might be restricted: 

1. You’re logged out. 
   • Logged out users can log in to their Dropbox account or sign up for a new Basic account. You’ll then be redirected back to the Dropbox Dash page you were trying to access.
2. You’re using an unsupported device.
   • Dropbox Dash can only be installed on Mac or Windows computers.
   • Note: Dropbox Dash is not currently available for mobile devices.
3. Additional users that are restricted from using Dropbox Dash during the beta:
   • HIPAA teams, as Dropbox Dash is not HIPAA compliant yet.
   • Customer Success Manager teams, as your contracts may not cover beta products without individual legal approval.
   • Non-admin team members need to reach out to Dash support for permission before they can use Dropbox Dash.

• Note: Restricted users will see the message: Dash isn’t available for your plan yet.