- To test beta versions of apps and App Clips using TestFlight, you’ll need to accept an email or public link invitation from the developer and have a device that you can use to test. Members of the developer’s team can be given access to all builds of the app.
- Downloading Dropbox. Your Dropbox download should automatically start within seconds. Once the download finishes, click Run to start installing Dropbox.
- The 9to5Mac team has discovered that the latest Dropbox beta for Mac (sadly, not easy to grab) has the option of syncing your desktop, Documents and Downloads. The move comes just weeks after.
If you recently upgraded to the latest version of macOS, and you have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your computer, we recommend you update to the latest version of Dropbox for the best experience.
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Notifications
After updating your device, you’ll see a notification that says “Dropbox Would Like to Send You Notifications”.
Clicking Allow ensuresyou’ll stay up-to-date on all of your file activity.
You can change your notification preferences at any time by opening System Preferences and clicking Notifications.
Camera uploads
When you plug your mobile device into your computer after updating to the latest version of macOS, you’ll see a notification that says “’Dropbox’ would like to access files on a removable volume.”
Clicking OK ensures Dropbox uploads photos from your mobile device automatically. Learn more about Camera uploads.
Screenshots and screen recordings
After taking your first screenshot or screen recording, you may see a notification that says “’Dropbox’ would like to access files in your Desktop folder.”
Clicking OK allows all of your screenshots and screen recordings to automatically save to a Dropbox folder called Screenshots.
How to update to the latest version of the desktop app
If you want to manually update to the latest stable version of the Dropbox desktop app, you can get it from our download page or our install page (for Linux users).
How to see which version of the Dropbox desktop app you're running
There are two ways to see which version of the Dropbox desktop app you’re currently running on your computer.
On macOS and Windows, you can simply hover your mouse pointer over the Dropbox icon in the system tray or menu bar. Linux, macOS, and Windows users can also follow the instructions below:
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- Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray or menu bar.
- Click your profile picture or initials.
- Click Preferences.
- Open the General tab.
Can I disable auto-updates?
Like many programs and applications, Dropbox may automatically update to the latest version. These updates are rolled out gradually after a new update is available, and are necessary to keep the desktop app functioning.
You cannot disable or turn off auto-updates.
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These updates ensure you’re running the most up-to-date version of Dropbox, which often has performance and security enhancements. And if Dropbox can't keep itself up-to-date, some features may stop working. For example, the app may stop syncing.
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Notes about auto-updates:
- If Dropbox software is installed on your computer, it will update regardless of whether you installed it or the application came preloaded by the device manufacturer
- The proxy settings you add using these steps aren't used to update the Dropbox app
- Dropbox uses your operating system network settings to apply auto-updates