How to Run Multiple Dropbox Accounts in Mac and Linux

1. Can I have two Dropbox accounts on one Mac?
2. Can I have 2 Dropbox accounts on my computer?
3. How can I sync two Dropbox accounts?
4. Can multiple users use the same Dropbox account?
5. Can I give someone access to my Dropbox?
6. How do I move files from one Dropbox account to another?
7. How do I change Dropbox accounts on my computer?
8. How Secure is Dropbox file sharing?
9. How do I Unsync Dropbox from my computer?
10. Does Dropbox have a family plan?
11. Is Dropbox better than Google Drive?
12. How do I add another device to Dropbox?
13. How many free Dropbox accounts can I have?

Can I have two Dropbox accounts on one Mac?

You can link your accounts, and switch between them, on dropbox.com and the Dropbox apps on any device. However, you can only unlink on dropbox.com. Once you link or unlink two accounts, they become linked or unlinked everywhere you use Dropbox.

Can I have 2 Dropbox accounts on my computer?

Unless one of your Dropbox accounts is a work account (i.e. a Dropbox for Business account or a Free Team account), you can only have one Dropbox account per computer user account. In other words, you cannot have two separate Dropbox accounts syncing to your computer at the same time.

How can I sync two Dropbox accounts?

Currently, there's no way to automatically combine individual Dropbox accounts. The easiest way to combine individual accounts is to move all files and folders from the older account to the main one you want to use.

Can multiple users use the same Dropbox account?

The Dropbox Family plan has 2 TB of storage space that can be shared by up to 6 members, ages 13 and older. ... Each Family plan member can access and share the files and folders stored in their Dropbox accounts from any device, using the Dropbox desktop app, mobile app, and dropbox.com.

Can I give someone access to my Dropbox?

How do I invite people to view my files? If you need someone to be able to see your files, but not edit them, you can send them a link to that file, or you can give them view-only permissions. When you share a link with someone, they can view the file or folder on dropbox.com.

How do I move files from one Dropbox account to another?

Move files between two Dropbox accounts

1. Sign in to the account that has the files you'd like to move.
2. Create a shared folder and invite your second account.
3. Manually move files by dragging and dropping them into your newly created shared folder.
4. Sign out of this account.

How do I change Dropbox accounts on my computer?

Switch accounts on the desktop app

1. Click the Dropbox icon in your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner.
3. Under Switch accounts, click the account you'd like to switch to at the bottom of the dropdown menu.

How Secure is Dropbox file sharing?

Dropbox files at rest are encrypted using 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Dropbox uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) to protect data in transit between Dropbox apps and our servers. ... Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s)

How do I Unsync Dropbox from my computer?

How to unlink a device from your Dropbox

1. Sign in to the Dropbox website.
2. Click on your name in the top-right menu → Settings → Security.
3. In the Devices section, you'll see every device you currently have linked to your Dropbox. Just click the X next to the device you want to unlink.

Does Dropbox have a family plan?

With our family plan, up to six members can back up files from their PCs or Macs, manage online account details with Dropbox Passwords, and save sensitive documents in Dropbox Vault—all under one bill. Sharing with loved ones has never been easier.

Is Dropbox better than Google Drive?

Winner. In the battle of Dropbox vs Google Drive, the best cloud storage service is Dropbox, by a nose. It just edges out Google Drive based on security, but its slightly easier file sharing and faster syncing also make it a better service, particularly for those who collaborate on a lot of documents.

How do I add another device to Dropbox?

Add a computer to your account:

1. Open the Dropbox app.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Tap the gear icon.
4. Tap Connect a Computer.
5. The app will ask if you're near the computer—if you are, tap Yes.
6. Open a web browser on your computer, and navigate to dropbox.com/connect. ...
7. Use the Dropbox mobile app to scan this QR code. ...
8. Install the app.

How many free Dropbox accounts can I have?

Free Dropbox accounts can only connect to three devices. It's not great, but there are workarounds. The device limit didn't always exist—Dropbox imposed it back in 2019. It makes sense if you didn't notice it back then: it only applied to new devices, so anything already set up wasn't subject to the limit.