# How to Use Dropbox Smart Sync

> To use Dropbox Smart Sync, open your Dropbox folder in Finder, right-click the desired folder, and select Online-only under Smart Sync. Alternatively, click Local under Smart Sync to make content accessible offline.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-dropbox-smart-sync/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5174ab56e05a00ffe39f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to Finder (for Mac user.)
2. Open your Dropbox folder.
3. Right-click on any folder that you want to make online-only.
4. Under Smart Sync , select Online-only .
5. You can also make content local to access it offline by clicking Local under Smart Sync.