Create Your U-M Dropbox Account

Environment

U-M Dropbox

Issue

How to create a U-M Dropbox account.

Resolution

1. Go to dropbox.umich.edu
   1. Caution: Do not go to dropbox.com to sign in to U-M Dropbox
   2. Do not select "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Apple" as neither of these options will sign you in to U-M Dropbox
2. Log in with your @umich.edu email address to create your account and select the option to Sign in with SSO. (You may be taken directly to the U-M Weblogin page, where you can then sign in using your uniqname and UMICH password. 
   1. Important: If you also have a personal Dropbox account, ensure you are logged out of that account on the web and on the desktop application before creating your U-M Dropbox account
3. After authenticating through Weblogin, you will be taken to the "Single sign-on" page. Click Continue
4. Finally, on the "Welcome to University of Michigan's Dropbox Business" page:
   1. Confirm your name is correctly listed
   2. Check the "I agree to the Dropbox Business Agreement" box. Note: Our contract with Dropbox will always supersede any click-through agreements that Dropbox shows to you
5. Click "Finish joining the team"

After following these steps, your account will be automatically created, and you will be taken to the U-M Dropbox homepage. For best practices on accessing your data in U-M Dropbox, refer to Dropbox: Best Practices for Accessing Your Data.

Additional Information

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