Map Dropbox as network drive on Mac

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August 17, 2022

Commander One is an FTP client for Mac that makes it quick and easy to map multiple Dropbox accounts to your computer, so you can easily manage all your files from your Mac computer. Enjoy better online file management, and map Dropbox as network drive without the need for installation.

Dropbox Client

No need to install Dropbox – Commander One lets you map Dropbox as network drive on your Mac, so you can easily access multiple Dropbox accounts without copying or syncing files to your hard drive. Download and upload files directly from Commander One to your Dropbox accounts.

Any number of Dropbox accounts

There’s no limit to the number of Dropbox accounts you can access using Commander One. Mapping multiple Dropbox accounts simultaneously is easy, allowing you to manage and move files without saving them to Mac, and view and edit files in your Cloud storage as if stored locally on your Mac.

Safe access to Dropbox

Commander One takes security seriously. The software establishes a connection via the official Dropbox developers API and never uses any additional services for logging into your Dropbox account, keeping your personal information safe and secure. The app also supports two-step verification.

Keep Safe Web Protocols

With Commander One you can ensure all your files across cloud storage and remote servers are safe and secure. Encryption keeps files stored in your Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Amazon S3 accounts safe, as well as documents stored on FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV servers.

Why users love Commander One

Commander One is a reliable, powerful FTP client for macOS that’s easy to use and saves space on your MacBook’s hard drive. Offering dual-panel view, you can have multiple folders across various cloud storage accounts and servers open simultaneously, making file management a breeze.

The intuitive interface supports any type of file and allows you to open unlimited tabs at once, as well as offering the option to set up hotkeys for your most frequent actions, saving you time. For more advanced users, the Command Line bar offers the ultimate control over your files, with the built-in Mac Terminal emulator.

Use the Commander One app for mapping Dropbox as a network drive on your Mac

As well as being an excellent FTP client for Mac, Commander One is an all-around file manager that lets you move, copy, delete, and edit files from multiple servers or mapped cloud drive accounts as if they were stored locally on your Mac. There’s a powerful search tool to find files, a built-in viewer, and root access, giving you complete control over all your files. You’ll also find support for popular plug-ins, adding versatility to the app.

Commander One lets you add Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Amazon S3, and more cloud storage accounts, giving you total control.

Finally, Commander One is a safe, secure way to manage your files. The app uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with a 256-bit key length, ensuring your personal data stays secure.

How to map Dropbox as network drive on Mac

It’s easy to map Dropbox as network drive using Commander One. Just follow our handy step-by-step guide below:

1

Download and install Commander One.

2

Launch the software.

3

Open Connections Manager.

The Connections Manager icon is circled
4

Select Dropbox, then follow the instructions in your browser.

The Dropbox section of the Connections Manager is demonstrated

You should then be able to work with your Dropbox files by mounting your account as a drive (so you can access your files via the Dropbox API).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can use Commander One to easily sync Dropbox to a network folder.

You can easily download files from Dropbox to your computer by hovering over the file you wish to download and clicking the ellipsis, then Download. However, with Commander One you can manage files without needing to download them to your MacBook, saving space on your hard drive.

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