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Clients Submit Files Via Dropbox
I have an opportunity to have clients submit large files. Instead of a form post in a browser, it would be nice to maintain a shared folder for each client. I'd use my API to deal with the files an...
Thanks! I see that you registered a "Dropbox Business API" app. That is for the Dropbox Business API, which has functionality specific to Business teams, so you can only connect that if you have a Business plan.
For what you described earlier, you should register a "full Dropbox" app. I.e., on the app creation page, select "Dropbox API" > "Full Dropbox" (not "Dropbox Business API"). You can connect that to any account type, and use it to access shared folders.
(If you've already registered a full Dropbox app, you can find it on the App Console.)
Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorCan you clarify what you mean when you refer to "the business sandbox"?
None of the functionality mentioned in this thread here requires a Business account. You can register and use a "full Dropbox" app and use shared folders with any account type.
I applied for a Team application and tried to generate an access token:
Generated access token
You must be a team administrator to perform this operation
It seems I'm missing something. I thought it was my current account that's limiting my API access. What have I done wrong here?
- Greg-DB
Thanks! I see that you registered a "Dropbox Business API" app. That is for the Dropbox Business API, which has functionality specific to Business teams, so you can only connect that if you have a Business plan.
For what you described earlier, you should register a "full Dropbox" app. I.e., on the app creation page, select "Dropbox API" > "Full Dropbox" (not "Dropbox Business API"). You can connect that to any account type, and use it to access shared folders.
(If you've already registered a full Dropbox app, you can find it on the App Console.)
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