Connect and manage apps as a team member

Apps in Dropbox Dash let you search across all your content from your connected apps and available team sources in one place, saving you time and effort.

How connecting apps helps you work smarter

• Customize your experience: Connect the apps you use daily.

• Find everything in one place: Quickly find files, emails, and messages without opening multiple apps.

• Search and access content in Dash: Connect apps so you can access, search, and interact with content directly in Dash.

• Manage your schedule with ease: Know what’s next on your calendar and join meetings from Dash.

How to connect apps

Once logged in to Dash, click the Apps icon at the bottom left of your home page. You’ll see a list of available apps based on what your admin has enabled for your team, like Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, or Salesforce.

Click + (plus sign) next to the apps you want to connect. Once connected, you can find files, messages, and other content.

The more apps you connect, the better your Dash experience will be. Dash will index all of your available content, making quick and comprehensive searches easier. It also helps you stay up to date with your ongoing work through the activity feed.

What are apps connected by admins?

Dash supports two types of app connections: apps you can connect with your own account, and apps that admins connect for the entire team. Admin-connected apps can include shared content, such as drives, tasks, or projects, so you don’t need to connect your own account to access them in Dash.

These apps are available when you log in, giving you access to searchable team content based on your permissions.

How apps work in Dash

Apps in Dash work seamlessly with your workspace, making it easy to search through your documents, emails, calendars, and other content sources. Upload source content, access tools and information, open another app, or create something new.

For example, with a project management app like Smartsheet, you can enter tasks into a project plan without leaving Dash, which improves your workflow efficiency.

How privacy and security are managed

When it comes to using apps, your privacy and security is our priority. All data transmitted through apps is encrypted, and you’ll need to authenticate your account securely to access your content.

Additionally, admins can manage which apps are enabled for the team and control which team members have access to them. Dash also respects permissions set in the source apps and doesn’t override existing access controls. This ensures that sensitive information remains protected while still enabling collaboration and connectivity.