Dropbox is a popular cloud storage solution that helps users store, sync, and share their files and folders effortlessly across devices. For Ubuntu users, integrating Dropbox can be particularly beneficial as it bridges the gap between the Linux desktop environment and other platforms like Windows and macOS. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to install or uninstall Dropbox in Ubuntu.
Installing Dropbox in Ubuntu
Method 1: Using the Dropbox Official Repository
Adding the Dropbox Repository
To ensure you get updates as they? It’s a good idea to add the official Dropbox repository.echo “deb [arch=i386,amd64] http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main” | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/dropbox.list
Importing the Dropbox GPG Key
This will ensure the packages you download from the repository are trusted.
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 1C61A2656FB57B7E4DE0F4C1FC918B335044912E
Installing the Dropbox Daemon
sudo apt update
sudo apt install dropbox
Starting Dropbox
Once installed, you can start Dropbox from the terminal using:
dropbox start
On first start, it will download the proprietary daemon and will prompt you to log in to your Dropbox account.
Method 2: Using the Ubuntu Software Center
You can also install Dropbox from the Ubuntu Software Center. Simply:
- Open the Ubuntu Software Center.
- Search for “Dropbox.”
- Click the “Install” button next to Dropbox.
Uninstalling Dropbox from Ubuntu
Method 1: Using the Terminal
To remove Dropbox and its associated data:
Stop the Dropbox service:
dropbox stop
Uninstall the Dropbox package:
sudo apt remove dropbox
If you want to remove all configurations and Dropbox-related data, you can also delete the .dropbox and Dropbox folders from your home directory:
rm -rf ~/.dropbox ~/.Dropbox
Method 2: Using the Ubuntu Software Center
- Open the Ubuntu Software Center.
- Search for “Dropbox.”
- Click on the installed Dropbox application.
- Click the “Remove” button.
Dropbox provides an efficient way for Ubuntu users to access and synchronize their data across devices. Whether you’re installing or uninstalling, the process in Ubuntu is straightforward. Remember to back up important data before making any major software changes!