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It's easy to save and read files on Dropbox using AppStudio, so you can access them on all your devices and on your desktop.
'''''Dropbox has a new API which is [https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation documented on their site]. As a result, this page has been deprecated.'''''
 
Here's how:
 
== Get a DropBox account. ==
 
Use your existing account or get a new one. They're free and easy to set up.
 
== Create your app in the [https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps Dropbox App Console]. ==
 
=== Settings ===
[[File:Dropboxappconsole1.png|600px|none]]
 
Settings Fields:
* Status: Development allows up to 100 users. To apply for Production, your app will have to approved by Dropbox.
* Developments users: Who is allowed to use the app?
* Permission type: Normally, read and write to its own folder.
* App Folder Name: Name the folder you want to use in Dropbox/Apps for your app's files. If it does not exist, it will be created.
* App key, App secret: Generated by Dropbox. Use App key in your app to identify the Dropbox app.
* OAuth redirect URIs: The complete URL to your deployed app, including index.html.
* Drop-ins domains: Not needed.
* Datastores: Not needed.
 
=== Details ===
[[File:Dropboxappconsole2.png|500px|none]]
 
Details Fields:
* App name: The name of your app. Don't use "Dropbox" in the name.
* Publisher: Your name or the name of your company.
* Description: A description of your app.
* App website: The main website for your app.
* App icons: 64x64 and 256x256 images. You need to save them to your Dropbox before uploading them,
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== Write your app ==

Latest revision as of 14:15, 13 November 2020

Dropbox has a new API which is documented on their site. As a result, this page has been deprecated.