# How to Force Dropbox to Sync

> To force Dropbox to sync, locate the Dropbox icon in the MacOS menu bar, click your profile icon, and open Preferences. Next, go to the Sync tab, click Select folders under Selective Sync, choose your desired folders, click Update, and then select your preferred option for new files.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-force-dropbox-to-sync/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3e8eab56e05a00fe65a7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. For MacOS : Look for the Dropbox icon in the menu bar (top-right corner).
2. Click your profile icon, then select Preferences .
3. In the Sync tab, locate the Selective Sync option and click Select folders.
4. Choose the folders you’d like to have available on your computer, then click Update .
5. Choose how you’d like new files to sync to your computer by selecting your preferred option.