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How do I log out of my Dropbox desktop app?
How do you log out/off? I have an icon on my desktop but anyone can click it & get into my Dropbox.
- You cant log out without unlinking Dropbox completely. If you want to do that you'll need to remember to also delete all of the Dropbox data off your computer because that is a folder on your machine like every single other one (it isnt special).
You are better off securing the user account so that only you can log on to it and only you can get the files (same as 'My Documents' etc.)
Mark
Super User II
Super User IIYou cant log out without unlinking Dropbox completely. If you want to do that you'll need to remember to also delete all of the Dropbox data off your computer because that is a folder on your machine like every single other one (it isnt special).
You are better off securing the user account so that only you can log on to it and only you can get the files (same as 'My Documents' etc.)
You are better off securing the user account so that only you can log on to it and only you can get the files (same as 'My Documents' etc.)
I have TWO dropbox accounts (one personal, one business). I used to be able to switch between them by logging in/out. That isn't possible any longer????
- Sanchez
Dropbox Staff
Why do we have to log in if we can't log out?
Hi, I am struggling with this. As I do have some essential info on Dropbox (my password safe f.i.) I sync my work pc with my personal dropbox account. So far so good. I have a personal account on that pc too. But....
There is something could ICT system managers. They can unlock my useraccount at any time and thus have access to my dropbox files. I just don't want them to have access to my personal stuff.
On windows there is another problem: anyone with the correct knowledge can start a pc from cd or USB with a tool to remove all (even the systemadministrator's) password from the password table. And there we have our precious Dropbox files...
For a safe usage the only way seems to be to encrypt the entire Dropbox directory structure with an extra tool... Why does Dropbox include this or... have the possibilty for a virtual dropbox directory (files to be downloaded on demand) started with a password protected app.
Normally I use my Galaxy 4 to access this. I am at a Library using a desktop. I uploaded a file and now I want to log out. According to this I have to delete all my files. This doesn't need to be complicated.
how do I secure my account so I have to log in every time
The problem is, the Dropbox icon is right there on the desktop, and clicking it opens all my folders and thus my files - EVEN THO I am signed out of the online version. With the online version, at least there's 2-step authentication to get back in. I thought I had Dropbox set up so that the desktop app opens only after I've signed in to Dropbox.
