# How to disconnect dropbox from mac

> To disconnect Dropbox from Mac, first click the Dropbox icon in your menu bar and select your avatar to choose Quit. Next, open Finder, click on Applications, select Dropbox, and choose Move to Trash.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-disconnect-dropbox-from-mac/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ba3ab56e05a00fe3135/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the Dropbox icon in your menu bar (top of screen on Mac, bottom-right on Windows) to access settings and sync options.
2. Select your avatar and choose "Quit."
3. Open Finder and click on "Applications."
4. Click on Dropbox, then select Move to Trash to complete the action.