Dropbox Sync & storage dashboard: an overview

The Sync & storage dashboard on the Dropbox desktop app is designed to help you easily identify file syncing issues and monitor hard drive space on your device. This dashboard provides an overview of your current sync status, disk usage and any issues that might be happening, and it allows you to resolve them quickly and effectively.

How to open the Sync & storage dashboard

To open the Sync & storage dashboard:

1. Click ☑ (Dropbox) in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the bottom-left corner.
3. Click Sync & storage.

What can I do on the Sync & storage dashboard

On the Sync & storage dashboard, you can:

• View sync status: Get a real-time overview of your current file syncing progress, including any files that are syncing, paused, or encountering issues.
• Resolve potential sync issues: See and resolve any sync issues that might be happening.
• Monitor and manage disk usage: See and manage how much disk space Dropbox is using on your device.
• Manage file syncing for your device: Manage selective sync on your device. Learn more about selective sync.
• Choose how you store your files: Access and manage your default sync preferences.
• Get help center tips: Access relevant help center articles directly from the dashboard.