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Amy
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5 years ago

Dropbox “connect a computer” feature explained

What is Dropbox connect a computer? One of the easiest ways to get set up on Dropbox on your computer, is to use the aptly named ‘Connect a computer’ feature. Using this feature, you can use yo...
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myan
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2 years ago

Can I just connect my dropbox account to another computer but not downloading the app? I just want to use it for a short while on the computer so it is not necessary for me to download the app. 

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    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi myan, could you clarify how it would connect to another computer with the app installed? Where would the app sign into?

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