How to install Dropbox on Linux
To install Dropbox on your Linux desktop, download and install the appropriate package:
Once installed, you’ll be prompted to either log in or create a new account.
Learn more about installing the Dropbox desktop app on Linux.
How to build the Dropbox installer for Linux from source
The Dropbox installation package source has been released to the public via a GPL license. This means that if the installation packages for your Linux or Unix distribution of choice aren't available, you can still compile a version yourself.
Due to legal requirements, patches can only be accepted into a release if you release your patch into the public domain.
You'll be credited in the CONTRIBUTORS file included with every package. To submit your patches, contact us. If you want to develop on the Dropbox platform, visit the developers site and check out the Dropbox API.
What Linux commands are available on Dropbox?
The Dropbox desktop app can be controlled with the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI). Before running commands, ensure that you’re running the available commands while your prompt is located at the root (top level) of the Dropbox folder.
By default, the Dropbox folder is located in ~/Dropbox (or ~/Dropbox (Your team name), if you have a Dropbox team account). If you moved the Dropbox folder to a different location, be sure you navigate to the root of your actual Dropbox folder before running the commands below.