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How to Install Dropbox on Ubuntu Linux

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The content guides users on how to install Dropbox on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which provides reliable online storage particularly for this operating system. It walks through downloading and installing the tool, configuring Dropbox, and setting up automatic backups. It also demonstrates how to access content among connected devices through the Dropbox folder.

This article explains installing Dropbox on Ubuntu Linux.

Installing Dropbox on Ubuntu Linux is a great way to back up your data and ensure its security. Dropbox provides online storage to automatically back up your content, which offers peace of mind in case your PC crashes.

Additionally, Dropbox is one of the most reliable online storage providers available, and it supports Linux and Ubuntu, which is not the case for many other providers. Installing Dropbox on Ubuntu is a simple process, allowing you to manage and access your online content easily.

There are other online storage providers, but none support Linux or Ubuntu as Dropbox, and if they do, their service is not as reliable as Dropbox.

To install Dropbox on Ubuntu, continue below:

Install the Ubuntu Dropbox installation loader

There are many ways to install Dropbox on Ubuntu. First, download the installer package directly from Dropbox’s download page.

You could also run the commands below to install the installer loader for Ubuntu.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get -y install nautilus-dropbox

After installing the tool above, it will automatically launch the Dropbox installer wizard. If the Dropbox installer isn’t launched automatically, search for and launch it.

dropbox ubuntu

Configure Dropbox

When the wizard begins, continue with Dropbox installation. You may be prompted to create a new account if you don’t already have one or type your username and password to log on if you do have one.

After the installation, a Dropbox folder will be created in your home directory. If you want to back up stuff online automatically, add your stuff to that folder. In addition, you can create a sub folder in the Dropbox folder of your home directory to sync to the cloud.

A Dropbox icon will also be added to the top menu bar, where you can easily manage and access your online content.

So, to make a file or folder automatically backed up to your online storage (Dropbox account), move them into the Dropbox folder of your home directory.

All connected devices to your Dropbox account will instantly see the new files and folders after adding them to the Dropbox folder in Ubuntu.

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.

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  1. Richard Bull Avatar
    Richard Bull

    I’ve installed Dropbox on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, but get error/warning message on startup that the file system is incompatible and will soon not be supported. As far as I know the file system is Ext4, which is the file system that Dropbox requires. Do you have any idea what the problem might be?
    I’ve tried getting help from Dropbox, but they seem to be assuming that I’ve got a file system other than Ext4 installed, and I don’t know what else I can do!!

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    1. Tiffiny Avatar
      Tiffiny

      are you running eCryptfs on your primary drive? If so, Dropbox doesn’t support it… there seems to be a work around though:
      https://www.linuxuprising.com/2018/11/how-to-use-dropbox-on-non-ext4.html

      Best of luck!

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