Share Dropbox files via Facebook Messenger

The popular online storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or iCloud help users have more options to store their files. In particular, Dropbox is considered the most popular application today thanks to the handy features, unlimited data upload.

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And to meet the rich user needs, Dropbox has joined hands with Facebook Messenger to create file sharing features via Messenger. Users can completely send photos, videos, documents, . in Dropbox to people directly via Messenger, without having to copy the URL as before. Besides, if it is an image file, video can be displayed directly on Messenger. If another data file, we will have to open it via the Dropbox application. Together with the Network Administrator, discover the fascinating features in the article below.

Instructions for sharing Dropbox files via Facebook Messenger

To experience this feature, your phone must install the latest version of Facebook Messenger and Dropbox.

Step 1:

Open the Facebook Messenger application in your phone. Click on anyone you want to share the file with.

At the Facebook Messenger chat window, click the 3 framed icon at the bottom of the screen. You will see the list of applications. Scroll down to find Dropbox and click Open .

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Step 2:

Appears Dropbox interface on the phone. The data file you want to send will appear here. Be sure to upload the data to Dropbox. Click on the file you want to send, maybe image files, video, mp3, . depending on the purpose of the user.

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Step 3:

After selecting the file to send, click Send Photo to proceed to send the file. Depending on the WiFi network you are using, the process of downloading and sending files is fast or slow.

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Step 4:

You can also view the file directly by clicking Open when the message has been sent successfully.

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So you can send all kinds of Dropbox data files via Facebook Messenger account with just a few simple steps. Except for data files that must be opened with the Dopbox application, with videos and images, we can view them directly on Messenger. Too convenient and easy to do, right ?!

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I wish you all success!