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About Dropbox

Dropbox is a cloud file storage and sharing platform used by individuals and businesses to store documents, images, videos, and other files with synchronisation across devices. The Dropbox node lets automation workflows upload, download, move, copy, and delete files in Dropbox, as well as create folders, list directory contents, and share files with external collaborators.

Automation use cases include backing up generated reports to Dropbox, processing uploaded files through AI or data extraction pipelines, syncing files between Dropbox and other storage platforms, and organising incoming documents into structured folder hierarchies. Businesses that receive files from clients or partners via Dropbox often automate the intake process to classify, rename, and route files to the right teams without manual sorting.

Osher integrates Dropbox into automated data processing workflows where files are the starting point for business processes. We build systems that detect new files in Dropbox folders, extract data from PDFs and spreadsheets, push structured information into your databases or CRM, and archive processed files automatically. Instead of someone downloading, opening, and manually entering data from files, the entire process runs hands-free from the moment a file lands in Dropbox.

Dropbox FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What file operations can I perform with the Dropbox node?

Can I trigger a workflow automatically when a file is added to Dropbox?

Is there a file size limit when uploading through the Dropbox node?

Can I process the contents of files stored in Dropbox?

How do I organise files automatically using Dropbox automations?

Can I sync files between Dropbox and other cloud storage services?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Dropbox

Step 1

Connect Your Dropbox Account

Authenticate your Dropbox account through the OAuth 2.0 flow in your automation platform. This grants the workflow permission to access your Dropbox files and folders. Use a dedicated service account if available for production workflows.

Step 2

Set Up a Folder Trigger or Manual Input

If you want the workflow to run automatically, add a Dropbox trigger node that watches a specific folder for new files. Alternatively, configure the workflow to accept file paths as manual input or from upstream nodes.

Step 3

Choose the File Operation

Select the action to perform: upload a file, download a file, move or copy a file, create a folder, list folder contents, or generate a shared link. Match the operation to your workflow’s purpose.

Step 4

Configure File Paths and Parameters

Specify the source and destination file paths in Dropbox. Use expressions to build dynamic paths based on data from previous workflow nodes, such as creating date-based folder structures or using customer names in file paths.

Step 5

Add File Processing Logic

If your workflow needs to process file contents, add nodes after the download step to extract data, parse documents, or run AI analysis. Route the processed results to your database, CRM, or other destination systems.

Step 6

Test with Sample Files

Upload a sample file to your monitored Dropbox folder and run the workflow to verify it processes correctly. Check that files are downloaded, processed, and stored in the right locations. Confirm error handling works for missing files or permission issues.

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