As schools wind down for holiday break, it’s a great moment for IT admins in the education space to give their Dropbox Admin Console a quick tune-up, in preparation for new policies rolling out in 2026.
Start by confirming that only the right people still have access. Clean up old accounts, double check roles and if you haven’t already, turn on single sign-on to keep logins simple and secure. It’s worth reviewing your authentication basics: two-step verification, device approvals and session timeouts can prevent accidental access on shared school devices.
Sharing controls deserve a close look, too. Many organizations are tightening external sharing rules so make sure link permissions, passwords, expirations and domain restrictions match your 2026 policies. A quick scan of retention settings, activity logs and any legal or compliance requirements will also help ensure your team is covered.
Finally, take a moment to review connected apps and classroom collaboration spaces - remove tools you no longer use and make sure shared folders and templates follow new guidelines.
We know this is a lot of information to take in, so we compiled a checklist that you can download to tick off as you get ready for 2026. A little prep now can really make any new policy rollout smoother later.
