Install Dropbox Using the Debian Package via the Terminal

Step 1: Navigate to the Downloads directory where the package is been downloaded.

cd Downloads/

 

Step 2: Install the package using the apt package manager. Execute the below command in the terminal.

sudo apt install ./dropbox_2020.03.04_amd64.deb

 

Step 3: Verify the installation by executing the below command in the terminal itself.

dropbox

 

Step 4: Open the Activities Panel, and search for Dropbox to actually use the application.

 


How to Install Dropbox on Ubuntu

Dropbox is a file hosting service owned by the American firm Dropbox and has been in operation since 2007. It is based in San Francisco, California. Dropbox allows you to securely share, save, and access files. Cloud Storage, File Synchronization, Personal Cloud, and Client Software are the company’s key features. Dropbox is creating the world’s first user-friendly workplace, which means creating tools that decrease busywork so users can stay focused and organized while also staying in touch with their teammates. We will install Dropbox on the Ubuntu operating system in this tutorial. 

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