Quick summary
To disconnect and uninstall Dropbox from Mac, you need to quit the Dropbox app via the menu bar and then move it to Trash through Finder. This process fully removes the Dropbox desktop client without affecting files already stored in your Dropbox account online.
Steps
- Click the Dropbox icon in your menu bar (top of screen on Mac, bottom-right on Windows) to access settings and sync options.
- Select your avatar and choose "Quit" to stop Dropbox from running.
- Open Finder and click on "Applications" to locate the Dropbox app.
- Click on Dropbox, then select "Move to Trash" to complete the removal.
