How to share files and folders in Dropbox

Dropbox is the most convenient online data storage software in Vietnam today. It is often used for individuals and businesses with a variety of functions and convenience. You can share your files or folders via Dropbox. To do this you can follow the procedure that TipsMake.com will present below.

1. Log in to Dropbox

You can access your Dropbox mailbox in three ways:

- Use a web browser.

- Use the downloaded Dropbox software on the computer.

- Using the Dropbox software in the phone.

Here we are inclined to access Dropbox on the computer so we will skip talking about the third way.

To access Dropbox on the website, go to the following address: https://www.dropbox.com/

After going to the Dropbox page interface, click Sign in to log in to your account.

Dropbox account is registered from Gmail so it's very convenient for you to register yourself a separate Dropbox account.

After filling in the information about the Gmail address used to register Dropbox as well as the password of Dropbox, click Sign in to perform the login.

Another method to access the data box in your Dropbox is to open the Dropbox software in your computer. If you have not installed this software, you can visit the following link to download that software.

DOWNLOAD DROPBOX

When you download the software, it will automatically appear as a special folder in your computer. You just need to double click on it to open this folder and you will see the data you store in it.

Dropbox icon can be created Shortcut off the screen during software installation, very convenient for you to use.

2. How to share files and folders in Dropbox

2.1. Share files and folders using a web browser

To share files or folders of Dropbox, you need to open your file folder, click on Files in the left column under the Dropbox icon.

After going to Files you can see your folders and documents are stored in this. The difference between a shared and un-shared folder to others is the blue two-person icon in the middle of the folder. Having a blue person image means that it has been shared with others, but if not, it hasn't been shared.

Currently, to share the folder with others, click the three-dot icon to the right of each Folder line, the list appears and select Share to share.

Dropbox will ask who you want to share the folder with, you need to enter the Gmail address of the person you want to share into To , note that this email address needs to be a registered email address of Dropbox.

Click Share to share files and folders.

If your folder is too large, it will take a few minutes for the sharing process to be completed.

Similarly, you can also use the Share function for a different document file.

2.2. Share files and folders with folders when you install Dropbox on your computer

When you install Dropbox on your computer, the folders and files you store on Dropbox will exist just like other folders and files on your computer.

To be able to share that folder or file, right-click the folder you want to share. You will see an options list for that file or folder.

You need to select the Share line (there is a blue Dropbox icon on the side).

Then the function dialog box used to share the Dropbox folder will appear. You click the Create link to create a link for the purpose of sharing folders and files.

After the shared link has been created, your folder or file is left open and anyone who has the link has the right to share that folder or file.

Click Copy link to copy the link.

The link will be displayed so you can see it.

Copy the link and send it to a friend who wants to share the folder or file. When that person clicks on the link, your folder or file will be automatically shared to that person's Dropbox.

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