How to Sync Files Between Computers Using Dropbox
Download the Dropbox Desktop application on every computer you wish to sync files with by going to the Dropbox Download page., Add files to the Dropbox folder on your hard drive via any computer you’ve installed the desktop application to. , Log in...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download the Dropbox Desktop application on every computer you wish to sync files with by going to the Dropbox Download page.
Note:
The desktop application is currently available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Log in using your account information or select the “I don’t have a Dropbox Account” and follow the onscreen instructions to create one when prompted during the installation.
After you’ve installed the application, a folder called “Dropbox” will be added to your hard drive. -
Step 2: Add files to the Dropbox folder on your hard drive via any computer you’ve installed the desktop application to.
, Dropbox will automatically sync your files between all Dropbox folders on the associated computers. -
Step 3: Log in to the Dropbox desktop application on any other computer using the same login/account info.
Detailed Guide
Note:
The desktop application is currently available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Log in using your account information or select the “I don’t have a Dropbox Account” and follow the onscreen instructions to create one when prompted during the installation.
After you’ve installed the application, a folder called “Dropbox” will be added to your hard drive.
, Dropbox will automatically sync your files between all Dropbox folders on the associated computers.
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