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Dropbox#

Use the Dropbox node to automate work in Dropbox, and integrate Dropbox with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Dropbox features, including creating, downloading, moving, and copying files and folders.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Dropbox node supports and links to more resources.

Credentials

Refer to Dropbox credentials for guidance on setting up authentication.

Examples and templates

For usage examples and templates to help you get started, take a look at n8n's Dropbox integrations list.

Basic Operations#

  • File
    • Copy a file
    • Delete a file
    • Download a file
    • Move a file
    • Upload a file
  • Folder
    • Copy a folder
    • Create a folder
    • Delete a folder
    • Return the files and folders in a given folder
    • Move a folder
  • Search
    • Query

What to do if your operation isn't supported#

If this node doesn't support the operation you want to do, you can use the HTTP Request node to call the service's API.

You can use the credential you created for this service in the HTTP Request node:

  1. In the HTTP Request node, select Authentication > Predefined Credential Type.
  2. Select the service you want to connect to.
  3. Select your credential.

Refer to Custom API operations for more information.