# How to Make Dropbox Files Available Offline

> To make Dropbox files available offline using the desktop app, click the system tray or menu bar icon, open your profile preferences, select Sync, and choose the Available offline option.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-dropbox-files-available-offline/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a491eab56e05a00ff3f5f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the Dropbox icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
2. Click your profile icon then select Preferences .
3. Under Preferences, select Sync and choose Available offline.