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Getting started with Dropbox
Welcome to the Dropbox Community! Hey there, new Dropbox users! If you're just starting your journey with Dropbox , we're thrilled to have you here. We would love to know why you started using Dropbox to begin with, so we can share tips and advice that works for you. To get us started, weâll share some tips for getting started, and on some of the most popular and useful features of Dropbox to get you up to speed. Some of the top things we recommend to get up to speed and get the most out of Dropbox: Upload your first files: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with starting at 3 TB of team storage and backup. Explore security features such as file recovery, password protection, watermarking, and viewer history to keep your data safe. To upload a file, you simply need to click the upload files button On dropbox.com, once youâre logged in, you just need to: Click Upload under the search bar at the top Then follow on and click Files Select as many files as you like and click Open. If youâre doing this on the Dropbox desktop app, you can take those files or folders youâd like to add, then drag and drop (or copy and paste) them into the open Dropbox folder. And youâre done! Share those files: Now that you have your files in the right place, you will probably want to share a file with someone else at some point, so letâs get into it. When youâre logged in to dropbox.com, you can hover over the file or folder youâd like to share and click the share icon (rectangle with an up arrow). Here you can type in the Email, or name of the person youâd like to share with, and click to select them from the results. Need to send it to multiple people? Perfect, you can do that here too. Select Can edit or Can view - it does what it says on the tin, but you can choose the permissions here to make sure you are in control of your file. Add a note if youâd like, and check the checkbox if youâd like to Post this note as a comment. (I usually use this to give someone context on why Iâm sharing the file, or what they need to be aware of) Click Share file. Thatâs it! If youâre more of a visual learner, you can check out this great video here in the Learn video library. Now you can share photos, docs, basically files of almost any type with the people who matter to you. Whether you just want to share, or youâre working on something together, you can control access and be sure everyone has access to the same version. Edit those PDFs with ease No technical wizardry, no back-and-forth file conversions, and no additional software to install. Dropbox makes it easy to upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place. Rather than explain it in too many words, check out this video here: That should cover your bases, but we want to emphasize that this is your Community too. Tell us what you want to see, start conversations, share ideas, and get involved. This is your space, so get the most out of it! Looking forward to seeing you around here! Let us know what youâd like to hear from us, or start a discussion
Getting started with Dropbox desktop and mobile apps
A beginners guide to Dropbox apps Weâre delighted to be here with you as you take your first steps with Dropbox and our aim is to make them as simple and easy to take as possible. Today, weâre going to be talking about Dropbox apps. Hereâs everything you need to know: What is the Dropbox desktop app? Downloading the Dropbox desktop app Getting started with the Dropbox desktop app What is the Dropbox mobile app? Downloading the Dropbox mobile app Getting started with the Dropbox Mobile app What is the Dropbox Desktop app? When you download the Dropbox Desktop app, youâre basically adding two things to your computer, the Dropbox folder, which you can find in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). and the Dropbox icon, which will sit in your taskbar (Windows) or your menu bar (Mac). Having the Dropbox desktop app will allow you to access, view, save, edit and share all of the files in your Dropbox account, directly from your desktop. This means you won't need to waste time logging into various accounts to find your files and folders and you can even access them offline if you are out and about with no connection. Downloading the Dropbox desktop app Downloading the Dropbox desktop app, or Dropbox installer, is very simple and can be done by clicking this link. Once you click on it, the download will start automatically. Once the download is complete, youâll see the Dropbox installer at the bottom of your browser, youâll need to click on it to open it and then double click the Dropbox logo to begin the installation. Then, follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process. Getting started with the Dropbox desktop app Once youâve got the Desktop app installed, youâll be asked to either log in or create an account. When youâve done one of these, youâll be asked to select the folders you want to sync to your Dropbox account, this allows you to choose exactly what files and folders are added to your Dropbox account. Once your files are synced, youâre ready to start using the Dropbox Desktop app! If you click on the Dropbox icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac), youâll be able to search for your files, check your notifications, view your latest activity, keep up to date with your sync history and manage your account preferences. What is the Dropbox mobile app? The Dropbox mobile app allows you to manage your Dropbox account while on the go, through your phone or tablet. Youâll be able to access all of your files and folders and get work done where ever you are, you can even make files available offline so you donât need to worry about losing internet access when youâre out and about! Downloading the Dropbox mobile app The Dropbox mobile device is available on both Android and iOS devices, to get it all you need to do is go to your preferred app store, or you can simply scan the QR code in the image below. Once youâve found it, simply install the app and log-in and youâre good to go! Getting started with the Dropbox mobile app Now that youâve got the Dropbox mobile app installed, youâre ready to start using all of itâs awesome features, but rather than us boring you with the finer details, hereâs a quick video to let you know exactly what you can do. So thatâs it, now that youâve got both your desktop and mobile apps up and running, youâll be able to stay completely on top of your work, no matter where you are, or if youâre online and off-line! Weâd love to share more tips and guides to help you master any other Dropbox features you may be struggling with. So, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask, we are here to help! We want to hear about how using the desktop or mobile apps has improved your workflow with Dropbox, so please leave a comment below and let us know.Tell us why you got started with Dropbox
We really want to help make the start of your journey with Dropbox as simple and smooth as possible. To help us do this, weâd love to know why you started using Dropbox. You might have been organizing your photos, or maybe you wanted to share files with your friends or family, or you could have been working on a shared file âfor a project youâre involved in. Whatever the reason, weâd love to hear about it. Let us know by leaving a comment below, we might even be able to help out with some tips and tricks to help get you moving in the right direction.How to share files and folders with Dropbox
If youâre new to Dropbox and want to start sharing files and folders with people, you might be wondering where to start. Well, weâve got you covered! This quick guide will walk you through everything you need to know about sharing files and folders. This guide will show you how to share files and folders with people who have a Dropbox account, as well as those who donât. How to share files or folders with people who have a Dropbox account Sharing files or folders with people who have Dropbox accounts is really easy. Hereâs how to do it. Login to dropbox.com Hover over the file or folder you want to share and click on the share icon You can select whether to make the file or folder can view or can edit Enter the name or email of the person you would like to share the files or folder with Click the Share file or Share folder button The person you have shared with will receive an email prompting them to add the file or folder to their Dropbox account The person you are sharing with will need to be logged in to be able to view or edit the files or folders you share with them. You can also do this very easily using the desktop app. Hereâs how itâs done. Open the Dropbox folder in Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) Control click or right click on the file or folder you would like to share Under quick options select Share Then, just follow the same steps mentioned above How to share files and folders with people who donât have a Dropbox account Just because someone doesnât have a Dropbox account, doesnât mean that you canât still share content with them. To do this, youâll need to create a link to the file or folder you would like to share. Hereâs how to do it. Login to dropbox.com Hover over the file or folder you want to share and click on the share icon Make the file or folder can view Click on Create and copy link You will now have the link copied to your clipboard and you can share it through email, private message, text message, or any other way you like This can also be done just as easily using the desktop app. Hereâs how to do it. Open the Dropbox folder in Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) Control click or right click on the file or folder you would like to share Under quick options select Share Then, just follow the same steps mentioned above We hope you found this guide helpful and youâre now ready to share to your heartâs content. Want to learn more about sharing? Read our guide on file sharing. Let us know what youâd like to learn next, weâre here to help.How to restore deleted files with Dropbox
If youâre anything like me, youâve probably accidentally deleted files at some point since you opened your Dropbox account (I do this way more than I care to admit). The most notable time was when I accidentally deleted my entire thesis, instead of of some notes Iâd taken. Luckily, with Dropbox, you have at least 30 days to restore these files, and itâsâ really simple. Hereâs how to do it. Login to dropbox.com Click on Deleted files from the left-hand side bar Select all of the files you would like to restore Click Restore Files will now be moved back to their previous location Thatâs it; it really is that simple! But remember, these files wonât stay in the Deleted files section forever, so if you do find yourself needing to Restore files donât delay! If you're still a little unsure you can more about Restoring deleted files in Dropbox. Now that youâve restored your files, what would you like to learn next? Let us know and weâll see what we can do to help.How to change your Dropbox account password
If youâre new to Dropbox, or still finding your feet with your Drobpox account, you might be wondering how to change the password associated with your account. Well, donât worry, weâve got you covered with our step-by-step guide to changing your password. Weâll be showing you how to change your Dropbox account password if; Youâve forgotten your password and youâre not logged in Youâve forgotten your password and youâre logged in You know your current password Youâve forgotten your password and youâre not logged in Weâve all forgotten a password at some stage, whether itâs because youâve got so many of them or you just had a momentary brain lapse, but itâs not the end of the world. Even if youâre logged out, there are super-easy ways to reset it. So, hereâs how to reset your password if youâre logged out of your Dropbox account. Go to dropbox.com and click where it says Login Enter your email address and hit Continue Instead of entering your password click on Forgot your password? Enter your email address and click Submit You will receive an email containing a Reset password link Follow the link and then enter your new password and click Submit You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset Youâve forgotten your password and youâre logged in You may also find yourself in a situation where you are still logged into your Dropbox account and you canât remember your password. Granted, this one happens a little less often, but believe me I have been here on numerous occasions. Rather than trying to make sure you never accidentally log yourself out, for the rest of your life, there are easier ways to get around this scenario. You can just change your password pretty easily. Hereâs how to do it. Click on your avatar or initials in the top right hand corner of your screen and select Settings Click on the Security tab and then select Change password Click on Forgot password? Then enter your email address and hit Submit You will receive an email containing a Reset password link Follow the link and then enter your new password and click Submit (Make sure your password is secure and unique. Learn how to create a strong password) You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset You know your current password There may also be times when you know your current password, but you still want to change it. You might be trying to be extra careful, using a shared device, or worried that someone else may have access to your Dropbox account. Hereâs how to change your password if you know your current password. Click on your avatar or initials in the top right hand corner of your screen and select Settings Click on the Security tab and then select Change password Enter your new password and then click Change password You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset We hope you found this step-by-step guide helpful, please let us know if you were able to change your password using one of these methods.
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