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Live conference - new products and updates
We love to bring you updates about Dropbox — new products, new ways to use features, and all that. Today, you’ll be hearing directly from the product team, and our own Drew Houston, live. Check out the live video below, and, of course, it will be available to watch after the live event, so let us know what you think! Click below to watch! Whether you’re watching live or later, we want to hear from you - what do you think of these new updates? Let us know in the comments!
Seamless end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Co-Authoring, new Dropbox Replay features and more
You might have already spoken to some of the team at Dropbox who build Dropbox here on the Community forums, and we are so happy to be able to update you when they have some updates to share! The team have been busy and here are some updates on end-to-end encryption (which we know you’ve been looking forward to), Replay, integrations, Dash and more. Keep reading and don’t forget to let us know what you think! Advanced data protection features add extra layers of security to confidential content with seamless end-to-end encryption and advanced key management If you’ve been using the Dropbox Community for any length of time, you might have seen requests for end-to-end encryption and we have excellent news! It is here! New advanced data protection features from Dropbox provide businesses with sole control over how their data is secured. End-to-end encryption and advanced key management make it easy to protect sensitive and confidential files in Dropbox team folders. This means that no one—including Dropbox—can gain access to their files. Activating end-to-end encryption is as simple as creating a shared team folder and selecting the new encrypted folder option, requiring no technical expertise from the admin or account owner. Files are encrypted when added to the folder and decrypted when a team member is added to the encrypted folder. Only users who have been invited to an encrypted folder can access the files stored within it. Team members quickly get access by invitation to the shared team folder, similar to sharing a regular Dropbox folder. Files are end-to-end encrypted on the team member’s device before they are securely synced with Dropbox servers. No one—including Dropbox—can decrypt the file or access your private key. With advanced key management, teams can set up a unique encryption key as an added layer of security to ensure only members of their organization can access Dropbox files and protect against threats. Keys are automatically rotated every 12 months, and admins can rotate or revoke the key as needed. Dropbox Trust Center also launched today to streamline and accelerate risk assessments of Dropbox products with self-serve, anytime access to our security, reliability, privacy, and compliance information. Prospective and existing customers can streamline internal reviews, audits and risk assessment processes to get value from Dropbox products faster. We know you’ve been asking, so if you want to dive deeper into the security benefits of Dropbox, you can check out https://www.dropbox.com/security. Fast-track video, image, and audio reviews with new features in Dropbox Replay You already know we are Replay’s biggest fans - and if you’re a fan too, join our Replay group! If you want to learn more about Replay, we’ve got you too - Replay enables teams to easily share and collaborate on projects from anywhere, including with real-time live reviews and transcriptions—all in one place. With today’s announcement, new functionality helps teams accelerate the feedback process and finish projects faster: Dynamic watermarking: Keep proprietary content protected and prevent unauthorized use by placing watermarks on work shared with collaborators. Watermarks include recipient email, IP address, date, and time of when the file is opened. Added rich media support: Use Replay to review and approve more types of rich media including PDF and PSD files. Custom branding: Configure custom images, banners, logos, and colors within Replay project workspaces. Avid integration: Integration with Avid Pro Tools enables teams to review and approve audio files directly within the Avid platform. For more tips and advice, check out how Calvin uses Dropbox to get feedback here. Find and get to work on content with quick view, quick access, suggested actions, and more on the Dropbox web experience We know, the surface you see when you use Dropbox is very important to you, and now you will see an update to the Dropbox web experience, some small but mighty changes that will improve your day-to-day processes, to help you quickly find what they need and get work done faster. Expect to see changes that include: Dynamic filters that automatically organizes content, for example by project name or theme Quick view to preview files in list layout and smart suggestions related to files being reviewed Favorite files and folders added to an updated left navigation bar for easy access Suggested quick actions for files—such as editing a PDF—that change based on how you work. We know you’ll see these changes, and we want to hear from you about this too, so share your feedback in the comments. Stay organized with new Dropbox integrations with Microsoft 365 and say goodbye to conflicting copies Customers want tools that meet them where they’re working—and it should be seamless to bring the tools they use most into our products. That’s why we recently launched an improved integration with Microsoft Teams that lets you search, preview, upload, and share content stored in Dropbox without leaving Microsoft 365. With this update, you can also use our plugin extension for Copilot for Microsoft 365 to answer questions and generate summaries. Today, we're building on this with even more Microsoft integrations designed to simplify work for teams. Real-Time Co-Authoring (beta): One of Dropbox’s most-requested features ever, Co-Authoring allows multiple team members to collaboratively edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from desktop, web, and mobile, natively within Dropbox. You can also see who’s in the document and where they’re editing in real-time, so everyone is working off the latest version. Now teams can finally put an end to conflicting copies. Dropbox Replay for OneDrive: Bring media files from OneDrive directly into Replay for reviews and approvals. Manage sensitive documents securely and get real-time deal insights with DocSend Advanced Data Rooms DocSend Advanced Data Rooms streamline the entire deal process, from pitching to diligence to signing. Offering the perfect blend of ease, control, and security for deal professionals of all types. DocSend Advanced Data Rooms reduce time spent on administrative tasks and the complexity of your deals, allowing you to focus on closing deals faster. Conduct due diligence with confidence and control: Features like group permissions, visitor verification, and built-in NDAs give you precise control over your most sensitive information. Empower your team with real-time deal insights: Comprehensive data room analytics and page-by-page insights let your team make data-driven decisions. Create and organize your Virtual Data Rooms in minutes: Quickly put your best foot forward with features like data room templates, auto-indexing, and custom branding. With transparent pricing and unlimited data rooms, DocSend is the preferred choice for those seeking a trusted and secure software solution for their deal-making needs. Find what you need instantly across your digital workspace with Dropbox Dash, AI-powered universal search You’ve definitely heard us talking about Dropbox Dash already, but in case you’re new here, Dropbox is building for an AI-first future—not only with Dropbox files, but with everything that makes up the digital workspace. Dropbox Dash (beta) is your AI-powered universal search tool, designed to simplify your workday and give you more time for the work that matters most. Dash instantly searches your connected apps, files and more to find anything across your entire digital workspace in seconds. Ask a question, and Dash can analyze your content to find the answer, summarize key findings from your docs, and much more. Now, Dropbox is improving search and adding new capabilities based on customer feedback: Increased access to Dash: Dash is just a click away on desktop and web. And with an improved Desktop app, it’s easier for customers to find, organize, and share content. Redesigned Start Page: The Start Page, a single dashboard that lets you access universal search, view Stacks—smart, shareable collections of content, and get shortcuts to recent work, offers a new experience that makes it simple to find content, fast. Dash now automatically groups different types of content into Stacks and displays them in a central hub. New connectors: Dash now connects to more than 20 tools and apps customers use for work, including popular new additions like Microsoft OneNote and Zendesk. Dropbox Dash is currently in beta and only available in the U.S. in English. Features will be available on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit https://dash.dropbox.com That was a lot of information in one update, so expect some more updates and tips from us, but if you have anything in particular you’d like to hear from us, tell us!Dropbox updates to start your 2024 on the right foot
This has been a busy year for everyone, and as we gear up for a fresh start in 2024, I wanted to share some tips on how to kick off the new year on the right foot by using the full power of Dropbox. Whether you want to work on being more organized, your productivity or you want to use AI to make your life easier, we’ve got something for you. And, we want to know how you used Dropbox this year too, so we can share the right kind of tips and tricks with you! Getting started with Dropbox: If you haven't jumped on the Dropbox train yet, now is the perfect time! Setting up an account is a breeze, and there are even more useful tools included in your plan, so you can get everything set up, signed in and ready to hit the ground running in 2024. The new Essentials plan is really exciting, with 3TB of space, large file delivery up to 100 GB, 180 days to restore deleted files, PDF editing, video editing, unlimited signature requests and more. Of course, if you are interested in collaborating with other folks, you might need a team account, so check out the plans here. Once you’re set up with an account, you can watch a tutorial on getting set up over on our learn library. Also, we have shared a lot of tips and tricks, from how to use Paper, using Dropbox to do research, all the way up to Dropbox Dash. So, why not have a look around the Community and get involved? Use AI to stay organized - let Dash do it for you 2024 is the year of using tools that make our lives easier, and Dash does just that! If you ask Dash a question, Dash will gather and summarize relevant info from your apps, files, and content to help find the answer. It’s not just for apps—search your entire desktop in seconds with Dash, including all those open browser tabs, your calendar, emails, and more. It works wherever your content lives, so you can search across every surface in a few clicks—from connected apps to emails, and much more. Beyond just personal organization, Dropbox Dash interacts with the tools you use every day: Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce, Notion, and many more. Use one search bar to search every connected app at the same time, rather than splitting your effort or jumping from page to page. When it comes to starting each day right, you can see your whole day at a glance really easily (I love this feature). Keep your work day in one central page with Dash, from what meetings to attend, what files you’ll need, and which projects to prioritize—all in one distinct tab. Get started with Dash now so you’re ready for 2024. And if you want to know more about Dash, you can check out our AMA where Geoff Hulten answered Community questions about Dash, future plans and features, or join the Dash group right here on the Community. Collaboration made easy: Chances are, you’re planning for next year. Whether you’re working, you’re in school, or you have personal projects lined up, and unless you’re a true jack of all trades, you will likely need to collaborate with other people. Well, we can make sure that’s smooth sailing. If you are working with a team, and want to collaborate in real time, Dropbox Paper is a great place to start, and to make that even easier, here are some Dropbox Paper tips, and here are just a few examples of Paper templates to kickstart your next project: Meeting agendas Project plans Creative briefs You and your team can keep everything you need in a single location, so you’re not spending time looking for files, all your energy can go into your project, and coming up with the next best thing. Dropbox for mobile: Life doesn't always happen at your actual computer, right? But we almost always have our phones on us, and with the Dropbox mobile app, you can access your files on the go. Capture those spontaneous moments, review documents, and stay connected with your digital life, all from the palm of your hand. With the Dropbox mobile app you can do so much, including: Access all your Dropbox files and folders Upload files and photos to Dropbox Browse and preview files in Dropbox Use third-party apps to open and edit files Take photos and videos using your built-in camera and save them directly to Dropbox Make important files available for offline access Share your files with links So, are you ready to step into 2024 with a new system to make your work smoother and your day clearer? And of course, these are just our ideas, we’d love to hear yours! Share your thoughts, tips, and success stories below. Here's to a fantastic and organized 2024! 🎉Community Member of the Month - November 2023
Well, here we are at the end of the month, and as we strike another 30 days of the calendar and move closer to 2024, we’re delighted to be able to name this year's penultimate Community Member of the Month 🏅 We have to say, it has been another fantastic month on the Community with lots of members going above and beyond to help make this a great place with willing helpers around every corner. So, kudos to everyone who got involved this month, you are all awesome 👍 Most of the time, the people who catch our eyes are on here helping other Community members, but this month, we wanted to share how our Community members helped us. We hosted our first ever Ask Me Anything on the Community with some of the Dropbox Dash team members and we got some really great responses with awesome question and feedback. We asked and you delivered, especially KevinLeeC who we are delighted to say is November’s Community Member of the Month 🏅 So, a huge thank you to Kevin, your contributions about speeding up workflow and Optimal Character Recognition for PDFs were a hugely valuable part of our Ask Me Anything and could help to mould Dropbox Dash as it moves through the beta testing phase and beyond. Hopefully, we’ll see a lot more of you on the Community in the future!Want to get started with Dropbox Dash?
You might have heard us mentioning the new and fantastic Dash, and if not, you can learn about it here. But just so you know what’s going on, Dropbox Dash is AI-powered universal search that connects all of your tools, content, and apps in a single search bar. We want to make sure folks can sign up for the Dropbox Dash beta and try it out. With that in mind, we chatted to our in house Dash expert James, and he shared how to make sure your set up is perfect first time around. The Dash extension is helpful when you use it on Chrome or Microsoft Edge, but some folks have been getting a little stuck here: I can’t add the Dash browser extension. How can I solve this? If you’re seeing this screen and clicking ‘add extension’ isn’t working, it might be because you don’t have Chrome set as your default browser. This isn’t to say you can’t have multiple browsers in use on your computer, but to finish the installation you will need to: Ensure that Chrome is your default browser Force quit the installation and restart the computer Run installation again Now you can set whatever you want as your default browser but whenever you use Chrome you will have access to Dash, and all of the very helpful AI abilities that come with it. And if you need any help, you can head to dropbox.com/support/email and select Dropbox Dash from the dropdown menu. Let us know how you get on!
