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AstanVizu's avatar
AstanVizu
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Opening settings on Linux

I just installed dropbox on Ubuntu GNOME and according to the System Monitor (or htop) it is running. However, I cannot access any settings etc.

Is there a way to open the settings? E.g. from the terminal?

Desktop
Linux OS
Setting up the apps
  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    3 years ago
    In that case, you may want to use the commands for the headless installation as outlined here, Christoph. 

    Let me know if that helps!
  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    3 years ago
    Hi AstanVizu, thanks for messaging the Community!

    Do you see the Dropbox desktop application in the menu bar?

    Are you able to access the settings from there?

    Keep me updated with any progress!
    • AstanVizu's avatar
      AstanVizu
      Helpful | Level 5
      3 years ago

      Hi Jay,

       

      thanks a lot for your response! Yesterday I could not see anything Dropbox related except in the system monitor.

       

      However, today I forcefully terminated Dropbox in the System Monitor and restarted it. Through this I managed to sign into my Dropbox account and a new Dropbox folder appeared which is now syncing. However, I cannot interact with the folder or access the Dropbox settings in any other way.

       

      I do not see a Dropbox symbol or application anywhere, though I am not quite sure what you mean by "menu bar". If you mean the taskbar, then no, I cannot see Dropbox there.

       

      Best,

       

      Christoph

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