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Overview

Connect your users to Dropbox for cloud file storage, file sharing, and document collaboration.
PropertyValue
Provider IDdropbox
CategoryStorage & Files
PKCESupported
Token refreshAutomatic
Redirect URIShown in Developer Portal

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Step 1: Create a Dropbox OAuth App

1

Go to the Dropbox App Console

Navigate to dropbox.com/developers/apps and sign in.
2

Create a new app

Click Create app, choose Scoped access, select Full Dropbox or App folder, and enter a name.
3

Configure the redirect URI

Under the Settings tab, add the Alter callback URL from the Developer Portal to Redirect URIs.
4

Get your credentials

Copy the App key (Client ID) and App secret (Client Secret).
Never share your App secret publicly. Store it securely and only enter it in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

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Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add Dropbox provider

Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > Dropbox.
3

Enter credentials

  • Client ID: Paste your Dropbox App key
  • Client Secret: Paste your Dropbox App secret
4

Select scopes

Choose the scopes your app needs.
5

Save

Click Save. The provider is now active.

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Available Scopes

ScopeDescription
account_info.readRead account information
files.metadata.readRead file and folder metadata
files.metadata.writeWrite file and folder metadata
files.content.readRead file contents
files.content.writeWrite file contents
sharing.readRead sharing settings
sharing.writeManage sharing settings

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Notes

  • Dropbox uses short-lived access tokens with refresh tokens. Alter Vault handles automatic token refresh.
  • The files.content.read and files.content.write scopes must be enabled in your app’s Permissions tab in the Dropbox App Console.
  • See the Dropbox API documentation for more details.