How to Use Dropbox

Dropbox is a clever way to back up files…

…without a physical media storage device

It allows you to share files online…

… and gives you access to your files wherever you

are.

Ready to

begin?

Go to https://www.dropbox.com/

Create an account. It’s free!

Only one Dropbox account can be synced to your

device…

…except when you are a Dropbox for Business user.

Wait for Dropbox to download

Run the program,DropboxInstaller.exe

Allow program to make changes to the computer.

Click “Yes”

Dropbox installer pops up

Wait for download and installation to be completed

Congratulations! Click to proceed

Dropbox offers an option to save screenshots auto

Continue…

Verify your email

Done? Great!

Now you can share your folders with anyone

You have 2GB of space. Want more?

Earn 500MB if you get a friend to install Dropbox…

…or you can upgrade your account for a fee

With your Dropbox, you can…

…share large files by sending a dropbox link thru

email…

…or share a folder and sync files

with collaborators

Now hover mouse over icons, know what they are

for

Practice with…

Access the Dropbox menu by clicking the icon

The Dropbox Menu• Files• Team• Paper • Photos• Sharing• Links• Events

• File Requests• Trash

FILES

Upload files to Dropbox/existing

folders

Create your first folder!

Done?

TEAM

Invite team members

Create a team

Collaborate & share!

PAPER

PHOTOS

Photos and videos you upload goes here

SHARING

Create shared folders & invite people to share them

with

Team Folder vs. Shared Folder

TEAM FOLDER SHARED FOLDER

Shared with entire team (created)

Shared with people you choose to invite

“Shared with all members of…”

“Invite people to collaborate”

All team members have access

More control over folder settings and permissions

LINKS

Create/copy links & send to anyone for viewing

EVENTS

A timeline of the changes you made to Dropbox

FILE REQUESTS

Allows you to invite non-Dropbox users to upload

files

FILE REQUESTS

Only you can see the files unless you share them

TRASH

Deleted files are stored for 30 days…

TRASH

…and can be restored until then.

MORE TIPS

To share folders on Windows,

install Dropbox desktop

app…

MORE TIPS

…you can do the same with your other devices

(iOS, Android)

MORE TIPS

You can’t share a folder

that’s inside another shared folder

MORE TIPS

Dropbox does not automatically combine or

merge changes

Conflicted copies: The Solution

Move file out of Dropbox while editing it, or…

Conflicted copies: The Solution

…move the file to another folder

(shared) labeled “In Use”, or..

Conflicted copies: The Solution

…use the Dropbox badge

FAQS & TIPS

Do not share copyright material

Basic Dropbox walk-through managed.

Photo Credits: Google Images