How to Integrate Dropbox Using API

Quick summary

This tutorial walks through how to integrate Dropbox using the API by creating a custom app and generating an OAuth 2 API key through the Dropbox App Center. Once generated, the API key can be used to connect Dropbox with any compatible third-party application.

Steps

1. Head over to the top menu bar, then click 'Explore More Dropbox Apps'.
2. Choose 'App Center' from the list of options.
3. Go to the left-side panel and click the 'Build an App' option under Manage.
4. Tap 'Create Apps' to proceed to the app creation page.
5. Configure the app settings and provide all the necessary information.
6. Click 'Create App' to finalize and create your application.
7. Navigate to the OAuth 2 section, then click 'Generate' to create your token.
8. Copy the generated API key and use it to integrate Dropbox with other compatible applications.