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Go directly to the Dropbox folder’s default location

By default, the Dropbox folder is located in your user folder on your computer’s hard drive. To go straight to the Dropbox folder’s default location, follow the instructions for your operating system below:

Linux

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  1. Open a terminal and type cd ~/Dropbox.

macOS

  1. Open Finder and select Go to folder... from the Go menu.
  2. In the dialog box that appears, type ~/Dropbox/ and then press the return key.
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  • Open desktop app preferences on a Mac computer Make sure your Dropbox desktop app is open. If it’s not, double-click it from your applications list in Finder or use any of these other options to open the app. Click the Dropbox icon in your menu bar.
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  • Oct 24, 2016 The prime reason why I like to keep Dropbox in Favorites is to be able to access it a bit easily. Here is how you can quickly add this cloud-based app to Favorites in Finder on your Mac. How to Add Dropbox to Favorites in Finder Sidebar on your Mac. First off, open Finder on your Mac.
  • Oct 11, 2016 Check the folders you would like synced between Dropbox and your Mac. A synced folder will hold two copies of each file - one in the cloud in Dropbox and one on your Mac.

Mar 18, 2019 Dropbox, the ubiquitous and handy tool for sharing your files and storing them online, has a way you can move its folder location to another place on your Mac or even to an external drive—as long as you're aware of the potential consequences.

Windows

  1. Open Windows Explorer.
  2. Type %HOMEPATH%/Dropbox into the address bar.

Note: If you’ve connected a personal and work Dropbox account, you'll need to specify which Dropbox folder you're trying to reach. For example:

  • ~/Dropbox (Personal)
  • ~/Dropbox (Acme Inc)

Create a shortcut to the Dropbox folder on your computer

For easier access to the Dropbox folder on your computer, you can create a shortcut. To do so:

  1. Go directly to the Dropbox folder’s location.
  2. Right-click the Dropbox folder.
  3. Click Make Alias (or Make Link on Linux).

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Your shortcut will appear with alias appended to the name of the file. You can move the shortcut to the location you’d like to store it in.