# How to Sync Dropbox

> To sync Dropbox, click the Dropbox icon in the menu bar and open Preferences. Go to the Sync tab, click Select folders under Selective sync, choose the folders you want on your computer, click Update, and click Confirm. Finally, set your preferences for syncing new files.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-sync-dropbox/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4f37ab56e05a00ffb4a3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the Dropbox icon in the menu bar (top-right).
2. Click your profile icon then go to Preferences.
3. In the Sync tab, look for the Selective sync and click Select folders to customize.
4. Select which folders you want to see on your computer, then click Update .
5. Click Confirm to continue.
6. Set how you want to sync new files to your computer by clicking on your choice.