The article provides a step-by-step guide on changing the device name in the Dropbox app on Windows 11. This is useful as it helps in differentiating multiple devices linked to a Dropbox account, simplifying file and device management. The device name appears in all places where Dropbox is used and can be easily changed via Settings in the Dropbox app.
This article explains how to change the device name in the Dropbox app on Windows 11.
Dropbox is a cloud storage service allowing users to store and share files and folders online. It offers features such as file syncing, file versioning, and collaboration tools, making it easier for teams to collaborate on projects.
One can configure many settings with the Dropbox app in Windows, including starting Dropbox on system startup, disabling Dropbox startup in the background, adding Microsoft Office add-in, turning notifications on or off, managing backups, turning automatic backups on or off, and more.
When you set up Dropbox on a Windows PC, the computer’s name is registered as the backup PC in Dropbox. This is the name you will see everywhere Dropbox is used.
If you want, you can change the backup device name in Dropbox to be unique and identifiable.
Renaming the Dropbox device name can be beneficial in various ways. For instance, if multiple devices are linked to your Dropbox account, it can be challenging to differentiate them based on their default names. By renaming the device name, you can easily identify which device the files are syncing to or which device is backing up files.
Additionally, renaming the device name in Dropbox can help you keep track of your devices and simplify managing them. It’s a small but useful step that can make a big difference in organizing and managing your files and devices.
Change the device name in Dropbox on Windows
As mentioned above, users who set up Dropbox on a Windows device can rename the device name in the Dropbox app.
The steps below show you how to do that.
First, open the Dropbox flyout window from the notification area. You can do that by clicking the Taskbar overflow and selecting Dropbox to open its flyout window.
When the flyout opens, select the Settings (gear) at the top of the screen and click Preferences.
On the Preferences page, select the Backups tab. Under “This PC,” click the Manage backups button.
If you have already set up Dropbox, click My PC (DeviceName) under the Sync and backups tab on the flyout window.
This will open the Dropbox settings page.
Select the Rename My PC tile on the Dropbox settings page under Manage backup. Then click the Rename button.
Type in a new device name on the pop-up window and click the Save button.
Once saved, the device name will be changed everywhere you use Dropbox.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to change the device name in the Dropbox app in Windows 11. If you find any errors above or have something to add, please use the comments form below.
