How can I add Dropbox to my Finder on Mac?

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First, try restarting your Mac. Weird as it sounds, sometimes the simplest solutions do the trick.

Still no Dropbox in Finder? Follow these steps:

  1. Open Dropbox: Click the Dropbox icon in your menu bar (top right).
  2. Preferences > Sync: Go to the “Preferences” and then click on the “Sync” tab.
  3. Finder integration: Make sure the “Show Dropbox in Finder” option is checked.

If it’s already checked or that step doesn’t work:

  1. Reinstall Dropbox: Uninstall it completely and then download the latest version from Dropbox’s website.
  2. Permissions Issue: Ensure Dropbox has necessary permissions. Go to “System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” > “Privacy” tab. Check “Full Disk Access” and ensure Dropbox is there. If not, add it.

Still unlucky? Mac can be a bit finicky with syncing services. You might want to try using a third-party tool like CloudMounter. Apart from Dropbox, it lets you integrate other cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, etc., right within Finder. Plus, it could just possibly avoid all these set-up woes by acting as a handy all-in-one solution.

Good luck solving this! Let us know how it goes.

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