Get Started With Dropbox

Learn how to get started with Dropbox:
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Welcome to Dropbox!
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Keep your files safe
Dropbox lets you save photos, docs, videos and other files —
all in one place — and automatically backs up your stuff.
So if your computer breaks down or you leave your phone on
the train, your stuff is safe.
Add files to your Dropbox
On Windows or Mac
1. Make sure you’ve installed the desktop app on your computer.

2. Drag and drop files into the Dropbox folder. That’s it!
WINDOWS MAC
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On dropbox.com
1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
2. Click the blue Upload file
button at the top of the
window.
3. Choose the file you’d like to
add and click Open.
4. Or, just drag and drop
files directly into your web WEB
browser.
On iOS or Android
1. Tap the More actions menu (...) icon in the top right corner.
2. Choose Upload File (in iOS) or Upload here (in Android).
3. Select the location you’d like to upload files from.
4. Select the files you’d like to add, and then tap Upload.
IOS ANDROID
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Take your stuff anywhere
Save your photos and docs to Dropbox, and access them on

any computer, phone, or tablet with the Dropbox app. Every
file you save to Dropbox is automatically synced to all your
devices, so you can get to your stuff from anywhere.
Install the desktop and mobile apps
Get the desktop app Get the iOS app Get the Android app
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Send large files
Need to send a file? Just add it to your Dropbox, share a link

to it, and you’re done. No matter how large the file is, anyone
with the link can view or download a copy — even if they
don’t have a Dropbox account.
Share a link to a file

On dropbox.com
1. Sign in to dropbox.com, and find the file or folder you’d like to share.
2. Hover over the file or folder, and click the Share button that appears.
3. Enter the email addresses of the people you want share a file with
and click Share. Or click Copy link to share with anyone, even if
they don’t use Dropbox. You can copy and paste the link into an
email, instant message, or wherever you’d like people to access it.
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On Windows or Mac
1. Install the Dropbox desktop app if you haven’t already.

2. Open your Dropbox folder, and find the file or folder you’d like to share.
3. Right-click on the file and select Copy Dropbox Link. The link will be
copied automatically. Just paste it wherever you’d like.
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Work on files together
Collaborate on presentations and docs — without emailing

files back and forth. Just create a shared folder and add
other people to it. When you edit a file in a shared folder,
everyone instantly gets the latest version on their devices.
Set up a shared folder
On dropbox.com
1. Sign in to dropbox.com, and click on the Sharing tab on the left

side of the window.
2. Choose New shared folder at the top of the window, select I’d
like to create and share a new folder, then click Next.
3. Enter a name for your shared folder, then click Next.
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4. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite.

5. Add a personal message and set Can edit or Can view
permissions, and then click Share.
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Hooray, now you’re a Dropbox all-star!
You’re all set to use Dropbox. Get started now,

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See more tips and tricks

Check out our Help Centre to learn how to recover old versions of
files, save space on your computer with Selective Sync, and explore
other advanced features.
Dropbox also includes a number of security
tools to help you further protect your account
and data. Visit our Security page to learn how
to create a strong, unique password, enable
two-step verification, and adjust your
security settings.
There’s even more to Dropbox

Need more space or extra sharing controls?
Learn more about Dropbox Plus. Looking for a
better way to collaborate at work? Learn more
about Dropbox Business.
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Learn how to get started with Dropbox:

Keep your Take your stuff Send large Work on files

Keep your files safe

Add files to your Dropbox

1. Make sure you’ve installed the desktop app on your computer.

Take your stuff anywhere

Save your photos and docs to Dropbox, and access them on

Install the desktop and mobile apps

Send large files

Need to send a file? Just add it to your Dropbox, share a link

Share a link to a file

1. Install the Dropbox desktop app ​i​f you haven’t already.

Work on files together

Collaborate on presentations and docs — without emailing

Set up a shared folder

1. Sign in to dropbox.com, and click on the Sharing tab on the left

4. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite.

Hooray, now you’re a Dropbox all-star!

You’re all set to use Dropbox. Get started now,

See more tips and tricks

There’s even more to Dropbox

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1. Install the Dropbox desktop app if you haven’t already.