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Select Connections > Add connection.
Select Dropbox as the platform on the Add connection modal.
Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.
Select Sign in with Dropbox.
On the Dropbox - API Request Authorization modal, enter the Email and Password required to log in to the Dropbox account and select Sign In.
You will see a "Connection test succeeded" message on the Add connection modal. (If you don't see this message, repeat the sign in steps above.)
Select Done to finish creating the connection.
Add Connection Modal - Dropbox
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Field | Description | Required |
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Display as | Enter the display name for the connection. If you will be creating multiple connections, ensure the name readily identifies the connection. The name displays in the application, and you can use it to search for the connection and filter lists. If you do not add a display name, the connection will automatically be named using the account owner's name. For example, Dropbox (John Doe). If it will be useful for you to reference the connection by account, you should use the default name. | Optional |
Platform API Client Credentials | Required | |
Use the system default client credentials | Select this option to use the default DryvIQ client application. | |
Use custom client credentials | Select this option to use custom client credentials provided by your administrator. When selected, two additional fields will be available to enter the credentials. | |
Client ID | This field displays only when you select Use Custom Client Credentials. This value will be provided by your administrator. | Optional |
Client Secret | This field displays only when you select Use Custom Client Credentials. This value will be provided by your administrator. | Optional |
Dropbox - API Request Authorization
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Connection Test Succeeded
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Features and Limitations
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💡 For more information about how to use Advanced Scripting, refer to the Advanced Scripting | Additional Configuration Options page. |
Version Limits
While Dropbox allows you to store unlimited versions, the platform restricts version downloads to 100. This means only the most recent 100 versions for a given file will be transferred to the destination. Refer to the Dropbox API Documentation for more information. You can also find additional information in the Dropbox Forum.
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Segment path lengths are limited to 255 character. Segments are delimited by a forward slash (/). For example, <max 255 characters>/<max 255 characters>.
Shared Links
Editor access is preserved for shared links on containers only in Dropbox; shared links for files only support viewer access.
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Create Job | Dropbox Standard Account Connection
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