Where Is the Dropbox Folder on Your Computer?
Dropbox sync folder default location on Windows, macOS and Linux, and how to find it when it was moved.
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Dropbox syncs exactly one local folder. By default it sits in your home directory under the name Dropbox, and everything inside it mirrors the cloud.
The folder is movable, so a missing Dropbox folder usually means a custom location. The desktop app preferences always show the live path.
Where Dropbox stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Dropbox
Check Preferences > Sync in the desktop app if this folder is absent; a custom location overrides the default. Selective Sync omissions still live in the cloud.
~/Dropbox
Same default name under home. Preferences > Sync shows the live path when moved.
~/Dropbox
Same default. The tray preferences reveal custom locations, including per-account folders.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Dropbox folder if I moved it?
Click the Dropbox tray icon, then settings (gear or avatar) > Preferences > Sync. The Dropbox folder location field shows the current path and lets you move it.
Can the Dropbox folder live on another drive?
Yes, during install and later in Preferences > Sync. Business accounts may add a second folder with the team name. Moving the folder triggers a full reindex, so let it finish.
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