Need to see if your shared folder is taking up space on your dropbox 👨‍💻? Find out how to check here.

Forum Discussion

Amy's avatar
Amy
Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
2 years ago

Tell us how you use Dropbox!

We have shared a lot of stories about how we use Dropbox, from using Dropbox to plan a wedding to organizing and planning a project, and now we want to focus on you and how you use it! So, to start, we would love to hear about how, and why, you started to use Dropbox.
 
Whether it was to make sure your photos were safe, or to scan and save your receipts, or to work on a group project, we want to hear about it! 
 
Leave your stories in the comments, we want to learn from you - the more we know about how you use Dropbox, the more we can share tips and tricks that make sense for you.
 
Looking forward to seeing your comments below! 
Tips and Tricks
Try something new

35 Replies

Show More
  • ganesh1's avatar
    ganesh1
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago
    Power to access files from anywhere. In short, mobility

    Ease of usage and smooth uploads
  • stephenroberts999's avatar
    stephenroberts999
    Collaborator | Level 9
    2 years ago

    I travel a fair amount with a laptop. I like idea that my data is securely stored in the cloud with local mirroring so I have access to my data online or offline. I also like the easy-to-use interface.

    Thanks Dropbox!! 

  • Gamgam's avatar
    Gamgam
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 years ago
    I used Dropbox To keep my documents and file safe and secure
  • F 1's avatar
    F 1
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago
    My first experience with Dropbox was when I wanted to safely security my files and photos. That's when I thought about Dropbox, I keep my files and photos safe and secure for a long time 😄. Sharing access is very powerful and easy-to-use.
    I salute you the team, keep it up.
  • maher1982's avatar
    maher1982
    Icon for Super User rankSuper User
    2 years ago
    Hi, Back in 2014, our manager introduced Dropbox to our team as a solution for safeguarding our files and avoiding data loss. It was a great way for us to work together on projects by collaborating and editing files in real-time.

    As I became more familiar with Dropbox, I discovered the convenience of having all my files accessible through the phone app. This feature was a game-changer for me. I started scanning and saving my personal important documents, such as IDs, passports, certificates, invoices, and even medical reports. It was incredible to have them readily available whenever I needed them.

    What I truly appreciate about Dropbox is its reliability and user-friendly interface. It became my go-to platform, and I haven't looked back since. It feels like home to me, and I can't imagine switching to another similar application.

About Dropbox Tips & Tricks

Learn how to get the most out of Dropbox with other users like you.394 PostsLatest Activity: 4 days ago
450 Following

The Dropbox Community team is active from Monday to Friday. We try to respond to you as soon as we can, usually within 2 hours.

If you need more help you can view your support options (expected response time for an email or ticket is 24 hours), or contact us on X, Facebook or Instagram.

For more info on available support options for your Dropbox plan, see this article.

If you found the answer to your question in this Community thread, please 'like' the post to say thanks and to let us know it was useful!