How to clear dropbox cache
- George Apostolov
How to clear dropbox cache: step-by-step guide
Open Dropbox on your laptop and click the folder icon.
Select "dropbox.cache" folder.
Choose the file you want to delete.
Then click "Yes" to delete the files.
Quick answer: To clear cache in Dropbox, open the application on your laptop, click the folder icon, and select the dropbox.cache folder. Next, choose the specific file you want to remove and click Yes to confirm the deletion.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Remove unnecessary files from your Dropbox cache folder on your laptop in a few simple steps to free up storage space. This guide shows how to clear dropbox cache in 4 steps, starting with "Open Dropbox on your laptop and click the folder icon" and finishing with "Then click 'Yes' to delete the files". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dropbox interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to clear dropbox cache?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dropbox data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dropbox. Related guides: How to Combine Dropbox Accounts, How to Connect a Dropbox Account to Hootsuite and How to Connect Dropbox to PandaDoc. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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