How to disable dropbox sync
- George Apostolov
How to disable dropbox sync: step-by-step guide
Open a new tab and login to your Dropbox account.
Select your profile picture icon.
Then click "Setting."
Go to "Security."
Scroll down and click the trash icon next to the device you want to unsync.
Finish with selecting "Unlink." Now your done.
Quick answer: To disable sync in Dropbox, open a new tab, log in, select your profile picture, and click Setting. Go to Security, scroll down, and click the trash icon next to the desired device. Finish by selecting Unlink to complete the process.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Stop syncing your devices easily by unlinking them from your Dropbox account through the security settings menu in a few simple steps. This guide shows how to disable dropbox sync in 6 steps, starting with "Open a new tab and login to your Dropbox account" and finishing with "Finish with selecting 'Unlink.' Now your done". 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 disable dropbox sync?
6 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 disconnect dropbox from mac, How to Downgrade Dropbox and How to Edit a Document in Dropbox. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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