How Do I Update Dropbox

Quick summary

To update Dropbox, open Preferences from the menu bar icon, navigate to the Sync tab, and click Update now to install the latest version. The process takes only a few clicks and requires restarting Dropbox to apply the update.

Steps

1. Click the Dropbox icon in the menu bar (top-right of your screen).
2. Click your profile icon then go to Preferences.
3. In the Sync tab, locate Dropbox folder updates and click Update now.
4. Select Continue to proceed with the update.
5. Click Close to dismiss the dialog.
6. Select Start to begin the update process.
7. Click Continue to confirm and move forward.
8. Quit Dropbox and reopen it to apply the update if needed.