How to export to CSV in Protect and Control

Updated Jan 20, 2026

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The information in this article applies to admins on Dropbox Dash for Business.

From the Protect and Control dashboard, you can export content to a CSV file. Each file follows a standard format that you can use for audits, analysis, reporting, or sharing insights.

You can export selected items or the full results of a filtered view.

Notes:

  • Use caution when sharing CSV files because they may contain sensitive metadata such as file names, owners, collaborators, link types, and permission levels.
  • We recommended that you only export results of a specific filtered set of criteria. We do not recommend exporting the entire results of PaC.

How to export to CSV

  1. Log in to dash.ai using your admin credentials.
  2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the bottom-left corner.
  3. Select Admin console from the menu. The admin console opens with the Dash section already expanded
  4. Click Protect and Control.
  5. Select one or more items from the table. You can also use filters to narrow your selections.
    • Note: If more than 50,000 items are selected, you’ll be prompted to select fewer items. You can also apply filters to narrow your selections.
  6. Click the Export to CSV icon in the toolbar.
  7. When prompted, type CONFIRM and click Export.
    • Note: If you leave the page during export, the download will be canceled.
  8. Save the file to your local device.
  1. Log in to dropbox.com using your admin credentials.
  2. Click Admin console in the left sidebar.
  3. Click Dash under the Products section to expand it.
  4. Click Protect and Control.
  5. Select one or more items from the table. You can also use filters to narrow your selections.
    • Note: If more than 50,000 items are selected, you’ll be prompted to select fewer items. You can also apply filters to narrow your selections.
  6. Click the Export to CSV icon in the toolbar.
  7. When prompted, type CONFIRM and click Export.
    • Note: If you leave the page during export, the download will be canceled.
  8. Save the file to your local device.
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