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Creating an OAuth App for Dropbox

This guide will walk you through creating a Dropbox app, retrieving your Client ID and Client Secret, and adding them to your Apideck dashboard so you can sync files securely.

Step 1: Create a Dropbox App

  1. Access the Dropbox developers page at https://www.dropbox.com/developers

    Dropbox login page

  2. Click Create App

  3. Select the following options:

    • API: Choose Scoped Access
    • Type of Access: Select Full Dropbox (or App Folder if you only want access to a specific folder)
    • Name your app: Enter a unique name (e.g., YourCompany-Integration)

  4. Click Create App

    Dropbox create app page

Step 2: Configure App Settings

  1. On the App Settings page:

    • Copy the App Key (this will be your Client ID)
    • Copy the App Secret (this will be your Client Secret)

  2. Under OAuth 2, add a redirect URI:

    • Use the callback URL: 
      https://unify.apideck.com/callback
    • Click Add to save it

  3. Under Permissions, make sure to assign these scopes:

    • account_info.read
      View basic information about your Dropbox account such as your username, email, and country

    • files.metadata.read
      View information about your Dropbox files and folders

    • files.metadata.write
      View and edit information about your Dropbox files and folders

    • files.content.read
      View content of your Dropbox files and folders

    • files.content.write
      Edit content of your Dropbox files and folders

    Dropbox permissions tab

  4. (Optional) Configure your domain name and logo on the Branding tab

    Dropbox branding tab

Step 3: Add Credentials to Your Apideck Dashboard

  1. Log in to your Apideck Dashboard

  2. Navigate to Configuration → Dropbox

  3. Enter the Client ID and Client Secret you copied earlier

  4. Save your changes

    Apideck dashboard Dropbox integration

Step 4: Test the Connection

  1. Go back to the Dropbox integration in your dashboard

  2. Click Test Vault to launch a Dropbox sign-in window

  3. You’ll be redirected to Dropbox to authorize the connection

  4. After granting access, you should see the integration status as Connected

    Dropbox integration connected

🎉 You’re Done!

Your Dropbox integration is now set up and ready to use through Apideck.