It’s OK to just close it.Ĭlick on the top-left ‘Activities’ or use 3-finger up gesture to get into overview screen.

When it opens, run the command below to refresh system package cache: sudo apt updateĪnd then install the package for GNOME (the default desktop environment): sudo apt install nautilus-dropboxįor MATE desktop, replace nautilus-dropbox with caja-dropbox in the command.įor Fedora, replace apt in the previous command with dnf to install the package.Īfter installation, it may pop-up a dialog indicates to restart your file manager. Now, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. For Fedora Workstation, you need to enable third-party non-free repositories first. When it opens, make sure the ‘multiverse’ repository which includes the packages is enabled.

Step 1: Enable Multiverse Repositoryĭropbox is easy to install in Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Linux Mint and their based systems that use GNOME or MATE desktop via file manager extension.įor Ubuntu, first search for and open ‘ Software & Updates‘ utility from top left Activities overview screen. You can use it as a cloud storage and/or for sharing files with your friends. It provides free account with 2 GB storage and paid plans for more. This is a beginner’s guide shows how to install and use the Dropbox cloud storage and file sharing tool in Ubuntu 22.04.ĭropbox is a popular file hosting service powered by the American company Dropbox, Inc.

Install dropbox in ubuntu