


When it opens, make sure the ‘multiverse’ repository which includes the packages is enabled. For Fedora Workstation, you need to enable third-party non-free repositories first. Now, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. 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. It’s OK to just close it.Ĭlick on the top-left ‘Activities’ or use 3-finger up gesture to get into overview screen. Then, you can search for and launch Dropbox. The first time launching the app will indicate to download & install the proprietary daemon package. It will start downloading and installing the daemon automatically. Depends on your internet connection, the process can take up a few minutes. And, if you close the process dialog mistakenly, re-launch the app should start it again. Once the installation process done, an indicator applet should appear in top-right corner system tray.
