How Does Dropbox Work?
Dropbox basically solves many of the problems associated with local file storage. If you store certain files on the hard drive of your laptop, then you can only access them locally from that computer. If you lose your laptop, those files are gone, and if you run out of storage space on it, you won’t be able to store any more files on your computer until you remove some. By using a cloud storage platform like Dropbox, your files are safely and securely stored on Dropbox’s remote servers, meaning you don’t have to worry about running out of local storage space or losing all your files if you lose or break one of your devices. Anything you upload or edit is synced across your Dropbox account, making it the most convenient file storage option. Better yet, it can even be integrated with many other popular platforms like Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, DocuSign, Asana, Trello, and more.
Getting Started With Dropbox
All you need to get started with Dropbox is a free account and access to Dropbox via the web or app. Simply create your account at Dropbox.com. With a free Basic account, you get 2 GB of storage space, and you can upgrade any time you want. You can use Dropbox via:
Dropbox.com The Dropbox desktop client for Linux, macOS and Windows The Dropbox mobile app for iOS and Android
How to Upload Files to Dropbox
How to Share Files From Dropbox
You can share files and folders with others via Dropbox, a hyperlink, or services like Slack and Zoom. This opens the main Dropbox folder for your entire account.
How to Use the Google Dropbox Integration
Dropbox makes it super simple to create files using Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides directly in your account.
Right-click the file or folder.Select the file or folder and then select the three dots in the preview column to the right.
Select the file or folder and then select the link/chain icon in the preview column to the right to copy the link.Select the file or folder and then select the three dots.Right-click the file or folderand select Copy link from the drop-down list.
