Dropbox

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What’s Supported

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Supported Actions

This connector supports:

• Proxy Actions, using the base URL https://api.dropboxapi.com.

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Before You Get Started

To integrate Dropbox with Ampersand, you will need a Dropbox Account.

Once your account is created, you’ll need to create an app in Dropbox, configure the Ampersand redirect URI within the app, and obtain the following credentials from your app:

• App Key
• App Secret

You will then use these credentials to connect your application to Ampersand.

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Create a Dropbox Account

Here’s how you can sign up for a Dropbox account:

• Go to the Dropbox Sign Up page and create an account.
• Sign up using your preferred method.

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Creating a Dropbox App

Follow the steps below to create a Dropbox app:

1. Log in to your Dropbox Developer Console.
2. Click Create app.
3. Select Scoped access. This defines the level of scopes for your app.
4. Choose the type of access your app needs (Full Dropbox or App folder).
5. Enter the Name of your app.

6. Accept the Dropbox API Terms and Conditions.
7. Click Create app.

You’ll find the App Key and App Secret keys for your app in the app Settings section. Note these credentials as they are necessary for connecting your app to Ampersand.

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Setting Scopes for Your Dropbox App

1. In the Permissions section, check the boxes next to the scopes that you need for your application.

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Adding Ampersand Redirect URI

1. In the OAuth 2 Redirect URIs section, enter the Ampersand Redirect URI: https://api.withampersand.com/callbacks/v1/oauth.

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Add Your Dropbox App Info to Ampersand

1. Log in to your Ampersand Dashboard.

2. Select the project where you want to create a Dropbox integration.

   

3. Select Provider apps.

4. Select Dropbox from the Provider list.

5. Enter the previously obtained App Key in the Client ID field and the App Secret in the Client Secret field.

6. Click Save changes.