How to connect apps to Dropbox Dash

Updated Jul 24, 2026

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 The information in this article applies to everyone on Dropbox Dash.

 

You can connect apps to Dropbox Dash so you can access, search, and interact with content directly in Dash.

The two types of apps you can connect to Dropbox Dash are:

  • Apps anyone can connect: These are apps that anyone on the team can connect. These apps allow you to connect content from an individual account.
  • Apps admins can connect: These are apps that only admins can connect for the entire team. They let admins add shared team content, such as an organization’s Jira tasks and projects or a team’s shared Google Drive, so members don’t need to connect their own accounts.

Not using Dropbox Dash yet? Connect all your content with Dash app integrations.
 

Note: Dash always respects app permissions and never overrides them. If a team member can’t access certain content in an app, Dash won’t search or display it. Learn more about how Dash treats app permissions.

How to connect apps to Dropbox Dash

The process to connect an app to Dropbox Dash depends on the type of app you’re connecting.

To connect an app to Dropbox Dash:

  1. Log in to dash.ai.
    • Note: You can also connect apps from the Dropbox home page by clicking ① Ask Dash, then ① (Attach sources), then Connect apps.       
  2. Click Apps in the lower left.
  3. Click ① (add) next to the app you’d like to connect.

Some apps may require more steps to authorize and connect than others. Learn more about connecting each app to Dropbox Dash:

How to remove your apps from Dropbox Dash

  1. Log in to dash.ai.
    • Note: You can also manage apps from the Dropbox home page by clicking twinkle Ask Dash, then add (Attach sources), then Manage apps.
  2. Click Apps near the bottom of the left sidebar.
  3. Locate the app in the apps list.
  4. Click more (more options) to the right of the app.
  5. Click Disconnect.
  6. Click Disconnect in the pop-up window. 
    • Note: You can reconnect the app anytime.

How to check your connected apps

To check what apps you’ve connected to Dropbox Dash:

  1. Log in to dash.ai. 
    • You can also manage apps from the Dropbox home page by clicking twinkle Ask Dash, then add (Attach sources), then Manage apps.
  2. Click Apps near the bottom of the left sidebar.

You’ll see a list of your connected apps in the Added section, along with their connection status.

If you’re an admin, you can connect apps for your entire team. To do this:

  1. Log in to dash.ai with your admin credentials.
  2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the lower left.
  3. Select Admin console.
  4. Click Dash.
  5. Click Apps.
  6. Click the More apps tab.
  7. Click ①Add next to the app you’d like to connect for your team.

Some apps may require more steps to authorize and connect than others. Learn more about connecting each app to Dropbox Dash:

How Dash treats app permissions

Dash always respects app permissions and never overrides them. If a team member can’t access certain content in an app, Dash won’t search or display it. Once access is granted in the original app, Dash includes that content. In some cases, apps use team-wide rather than content-level permissions, which means all members on the Dash team will be able to see connected content. If this is the case, the admin will be notified when they connect the app. App permissions are outlined in the authorization prompt when you first connect your app to Dash.

FAQs about connecting apps to Dash

Can I exclude content from syncing to Dash?

When you connect apps to Dash, you can exclude content from syncing during setup or later in the admin console.

You can exclude content in the following apps:

Why don’t I see an app I’d like to connect (team members)?

On the Dash for Teams plan, apps that are available for anyone to connect are usually auto-enabled, but apps that only admins can connect require approval. If you don’t see the app you want, your admin may need to enable it in the admin console.

Is there a limit on how many apps I can connect?

There are no limits to the number of apps you can connect. In the future, there may be a limit on the number of items each member can use with Dash. We'll email you at least 30 days before the limit takes effect.

Can I add multiple profiles to an app (like Gmail or Google Drive)?

No, multiple profiles aren’t supported for a single app at this time.

How long will my content take to sync after I connect my app account to Dash?

Sync time depends on the app and the amount of content being synced. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to several days. You’ll receive an email once syncing is complete.

What happens when I remove an app?

  • When an app is removed, Dropbox immediately starts deleting data from the app index Dash uses for search results and all other indexed content is removed within 30 days.
  • If you reconnect the app again, it may take Dash some time to process your data from scratch and restore the original functionality. The time taken depends on the size of the data in your company. 

Will content from connected apps show up in the activity feed on the Dash homepage?

The Dash activity feed shows the following apps:

  • Confluence
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft 365
  • Notion
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