Dropbox: Sign In to / Out of the Desktop App

Environment

U-M Dropbox

Issue

How do I sign in to the Dropbox desktop app with my U-M Dropbox account? How do I sign out of my account in the app?

Resolution

Sign in

You need to install the Dropbox desktop app on your computer to sign in to your account. Refer to Dropbox: Install the Desktop / Mobile App on Your Devices for instructions.

1. Open the desktop app.
2. Click Sign in with Dropbox.
3. Enter your @umich.edu email address in the Email field and click Continue with single sign-on.
4. If you have already authenticated with U-M Sign In in your browser, you will be directed back to the desktop app. If you are not already authenticated, do so via U-M Sign In now.
   • Dropbox may prompt you to "Get your link code" in your browser and copy and paste it into the Dropbox app.
5. Click Next to proceed to the general configuration settings, where you can select which folders you want to sync to your desktop.

Sign out

1. Click the Dropbox icon in the lower-right (Windows) or top-right (Mac) system tray, and open the Dropbox desktop app.
2. Click your avatar (picture or initials) in the lower left corner of the pop-up menu.
3. Select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Accounts from the left navigation.
5. Click the Sign out button beside your U-M Dropbox account.
6. Click Sign out again in the confirmation message.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.