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How to create a Dropbox account
Find the email address on your Dropbox account Troubleshoot why Dropbox might say an email address is already in use Change or reset a Dropbox password How to sign in to your Dropbox accountThere are 3 ways to access your new account: on dropbox.com, from the Dropbox desktop app, and with the Dropbox mobile app. Get started by signing in to your account on dropbox.com. How to sign in to your Dropbox account on dropbox.com
Then, install the apps on your computer, tablet, and phone to get the most out of your account. How to sign in to your Dropbox account using Google
Sign-in How to download the Dropbox desktop app
The Dropbox desktop app is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems. Find out more about using the Dropbox with Windows in S mode or on Linux. How to download the Dropbox mobile appDownload it from dropbox.com/mobile, or your preferred app store. If you already have the Dropbox mobile app on your phone or tablet, simply sign in with your email and password. You can also sign in using SSO with your Google or Apple account. How to add a file to your Dropbox accountOnce you’ve downloaded the mobile and desktop apps, it’s time to put Dropbox to work by adding your files, pictures, and videos. Add a file to your account via dropbox.comOnce you’ve signed in at dropbox.com, adding files to your account is as easy as dragging and dropping from your computer’s file system. Or, just follow these steps to upload a file or folder from your computer:
Add files to Dropbox from your computerDrag and drop files into the Dropbox folder on your desktop. Or, use the Save As menu option in most applications to save files directly to your Dropbox folder. Files in your Dropbox folder will automatically sync to dropbox.com, and to the Dropbox desktop or mobile apps on any other devices you’ve connected to your account. Add a file from your desktop to your Dropbox accountLike with File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), you can drag and drop into the desktop app:
Like to use Microsoft Office? Dive into the “General” area of “Preferences” and you can make Dropbox a default“Save As” location. Just a little time-saver. Add a file using the Dropbox mobile appYou can manually upload files, photos and videos to your Dropbox account using the mobile app. The steps you take to manually upload files on your mobile device will vary slightly depending on the type of device you use.
How to upload other types of files or files from your device’s storage and external SD card Android phone or tablet
iOS phone or tablet
How to automatically upload photos from the Dropbox mobile appYou can turn on camera uploads to automatically save photos and videos from a mobile device to Dropbox. Android:
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How to back up your computerYou can automatically create a back up of key folders stored on your computer in your Dropbox account. After the initial backup, any changes you make to those folders or their contents will be automatically updated on your computer and your Dropbox folder. You can access the folders, which are backed up under “Mac” or “PC”, from anywhere you use use Dropbox, such as dropbox.com, the Dropbox mobile app, and the Dropbox folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Learn more about backing up your computer. How to create a folder in DropboxCreate a folder on dropbox.com
Create a folder on the Dropbox mobile appAndroid:
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How to share a file or folder from your Dropbox accountShare a file or folder from dropbox.com
Share a file or folder from the Dropbox folder from the Dropbox desktop app
Share a file or folder using the Dropbox mobile app
How to scan documents and upload them straight to Dropbox from the mobile appEasily upload, organize, and share your scans with the Dropbox doc scanner. You can even search for text within your scans thanks to optical character recognition (OCR). Follow these steps to scan and save a doc from your phone:
Learn more about how to use the doc scanner. Dropbox automation optionsHow to create an automated folderTo create an automated folder:
*Only available to users on Dropbox Professional, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise plans How to add automation to an existing folderTo add automation to a folder:
Note: You must have editing abilities for a folder to add, edit, or delete automations. How to share an automated folderAutomated folders can be shared the same as any other folder. The folder automation will remain for anyone the folder is shared with. Once an automated folder has been shared with someone, they will see notation that the folder is automated as well as which automation option was selected. Learn more about how to use Dropbox automation options. Get more out of your Dropbox accountLearn how to set up your account, share the way you want, and discover more ways Dropbox can help.
Can I give someone access to my Dropbox?Share a Dropbox folder with anyone
You can share files with anyone, including people without Dropbox accounts, by sharing a link to any file or folder.
Can I share my Dropbox account with someone else?The Dropbox Family plan has 2 TB of storage space that can be shared by up to 6 members, ages 13 years or older in the United States and 16 or older anywhere else. With Dropbox Family, you and your family can securely organize and share content, like photos, videos, and important documents.
How do I give someone my Dropbox address?Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.. Sign in to dropbox.com.. Click Files.. Click Sharing.. Find the shared folder and click the ... (ellipsis icon) next to the shared folder name.. Select Share.. How do I allow others to download from my Dropbox?On dropbox.com. Sign in to dropbox.com.. Hover over the folder you'd like to change permissions for and click the “…” (ellipsis).. Click Share.. Click Share with Dropbox.. Click Who can access.. Click the dropdown next to the member you'd like to change.. Select Can edit or Can view.. |