Integrations FAQs

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Why does this integration need access to all files and folders in my Dropbox?

Apps like Microsoft Office request full access to my Dropbox when connecting.

Quick Guide

Go to Dropbox settings → Connected Apps.
Review app permissions (full access vs. limited access).
Remove any integrations you’re not comfortable with.

Common Causes

Apps like Office need full access for autosave, co-editing, and cloud sync.

Possible Fixes

If needed, accept full access to use full editing features.
Remove the app and use manual file downloads if you prefer privacy.

Official Help Center References

Apps like Microsoft Office request full access to my Dropbox when connecting. Quick Guide Go to Dropbox settings → Connected Apps. Review app permissions (full access vs. limited access). Remove any integrations you’re not comfortable with. Common Causes Apps like Office need full access for autosave, co-editing, and cloud sync. Possible Fixes If needed, accept full access to use full editing features. Remove the app and use manual file downloads if you prefer privacy. Official Help Center References Microsoft Office + Dropbox FAQ Managing app permissions in Dropbox

Integration stopped working on Dropbox

Third-party app integrations stopped working.

Quick Guide

Check Dropbox settings under Connected Apps to verify integration status.
Remove and re-add the app or service.
Contact the third-party provider to verify continued Dropbox support.

Common Causes

Dropbox API changes or token expiration.
App updates or removal of integration support by the vendor.

Possible Fixes

Re-authorize access in Dropbox and third-party app settings.
Update both Dropbox and the third-party app.
Contact the app provider to confirm ongoing Dropbox compatibility.

Official Help Center References

Manage connected third-party apps

Third-party app integrations stopped working. Quick Guide Check Dropbox settings under Connected Apps to verify integration status. Remove and re-add the app or service. Contact the third-party provider to verify continued Dropbox support. Common Causes Dropbox API changes or token expiration. App updates or removal of integration support by the vendor. Possible Fixes Re-authorize access in Dropbox and third-party app settings. Update both Dropbox and the third-party app. Contact the app provider to confirm ongoing Dropbox compatibility. Official Help Center References Manage connected third-party apps

Dropbox unable to open Excel files on Android (Office login loop)

I encountered an Office login loop or can't open Excel files via the Dropbox app on Android.

Quick Guide

Open the Excel or Office mobile app.
Tap your profile icon → Storage Accounts → Add Dropbox.
Log in, then try re-opening the file.

Common Causes

Dropbox is not linked or authenticated within the Office app.

Possible Fixes

Manually link Dropbox in the Office app.
Clear cache or reinstall the Office/Excel app if problems persist.

Official Help Center References

Microsoft Office integration guide

I encountered an Office login loop or can't open Excel files via the Dropbox app on Android. Quick Guide Open the Excel or Office mobile app. Tap your profile icon → Storage Accounts → Add Dropbox. Log in, then try re-opening the file. Common Causes Dropbox is not linked or authenticated within the Office app. Possible Fixes Manually link Dropbox in the Office app. Clear cache or reinstall the Office/Excel app if problems persist. Official Help Center References Microsoft Office integration guide

Dropbox "Can't open file" error for Microsoft Excel files on iOS

On my iPads/iPhones, I see: “Can't open file. Sorry, something went wrong and [document] can't open.”

Quick Guide

Install the latest Microsoft Excel app from the App Store.
Open the Files app and connect Dropbox as a storage location.
Open Excel files through Files → Excel, not directly from Dropbox.

Common Causes

Dropbox’s built‑in preview fails.
Microsoft Office app not properly linked to Dropbox.

Possible Fixes

Open Excel files via the Files app using Excel, not Dropbox preview.
Update both the Dropbox and Excel apps.

Official Help Center References

On my iPads/iPhones, I see: “Can't open file. Sorry, something went wrong and [document] can't open.” Quick Guide Install the latest Microsoft Excel app from the App Store. Open the Files app and connect Dropbox as a storage location. Open Excel files through Files → Excel, not directly from Dropbox. Common Causes Dropbox’s built‑in preview fails. Microsoft Office app not properly linked to Dropbox. Possible Fixes Open Excel files via the Files app using Excel, not Dropbox preview. Update both the Dropbox and Excel apps. Official Help Center References FAQ about Microsoft Office for Dropbox Using third-party apps to open Dropbox files