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    Get Started With Dropbox

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    Dropbox allows users to safely store files in the cloud, access them from any device, and easily share large files. It also enables collaborative work on files through shared folders where changes are instantly synced. The document provides instructions on installing Dropbox desktop and mobile apps, adding and sharing files, and setting up shared folders to work on documents together in real-time.

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    Get Started With Dropbox

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    Dropbox allows users to safely store files in the cloud, access them from any device, and easily share large files. It also enables collaborative work on files through shared folders where changes are instantly synced. The document provides instructions on installing Dropbox desktop and mobile apps, adding and sharing files, and setting up shared folders to work on documents together in real-time.

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    Dropbox allows users to safely store files in the cloud, access them from any device, and easily share large files. It also enables collaborative work on files through shared folders where changes are instantly synced. The document provides instructions on installing Dropbox desktop and mobile apps, adding and sharing files, and setting up shared folders to work on documents together in real-time.

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    Learn how to get started with Dropbox:

    Keep your
    files safe

    Take your stuff


    anywhere

    Send large
    files

    Work on files
    together

    Welcome to Dropbox!

    home

    Keep your files safe


    Dropbox lets you save photos, docs, videos, and other files
    all in one place and automatically backs up your stuff.
    So if your computer breaks down or you leave your phone on
    the train, your stuff is safe.

    Add files to your Dropbox


    On Windows or Mac

    1. Make sure youve installed the desktop app on your computer.


    2. Drag and drop files into the Dropbox folder. Thats it!

    WINDOWS

    MAC

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    On dropbox.com

    1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
    2. Click the Upload button at the top of the window.
    3. Choose the file youd like to add, and click Open.
    4. Or, just drag and drop files directly into your
    web browser.

    On iOS or Android

    1. Tap the More actions menu (...) icon in the top-right corner.
    2. Choose Upload File (in iOS) or Upload here (in Android).
    3. Select the location youd like to upload files from.
    4. Select the files youd like to add, and then tap Upload.

    IOS

    ANDROID

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    Take your stuff anywhere


    Save your photos and docs to Dropbox, and access them on
    any computer, phone, or tablet with the Dropbox app. Every
    file you save to Dropbox is automatically synced to all your
    devices, so you can get to your stuff from anywhere.

    Install the desktop and mobile apps

    Get the desktop app

    Get the iOS app

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    Get the Android app

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    Send large files


    Need to send a file? Just add it to your Dropbox, share a link
    to it, and youre done. No matter how large the file is, anyone
    with the link can view or download a copy even if they
    dont have a Dropbox account.
    Share a link to a file
    On dropbox.com

    1. Sign in to dropbox.com, and find the file or folder youd like to share.
    2. Hover over the file or folder, and click the Share button that appears.

    3. Enter the email addresses of the people you want share a file with,
    and click Send. Or click Create a link to share with anyone, even
    if they dont use Dropbox. You can copy and paste the link into an
    email, instant message, or wherever youd like people to access it.

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    On Windows or Mac

    1. Install the Dropbox desktop app if you havent already.


    2. Open your Dropbox folder, and find the file or folder youd like to share.
    3. Right-click on the file and select Copy Dropbox Link. The link will be
    copied automatically. The link will be copied automatically. Just paste
    it wherever youd like.

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    Work on files together


    Collaborate on presentations and docs without emailing
    files back and forth. Just create a shared folder and add
    other people to it. When you edit a file in a shared folder,
    everyone instantly gets the latest version on their devices.

    Set up a shared folder


    On dropbox.com

    1. Sign in to dropbox.com, and click on the Sharing tab on the left


    side of the window.
    2. Choose New shared folder at the top of the window, select Id
    like to create and share a new folder, then click Next.
    3. Enter a name for your shared folder, then click Next.

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    4. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite.


    5. Add a personal message and set Can edit or Can view
    permissions, and then click Share.

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    Hooray, now youre a Dropbox all-star!


    Youre all set to use Dropbox. Get started now,
    and let us know what you think on Twitter.

    See more tips and tricks


    Check out our Help Center to learn how to recover old versions of
    files, save space on your computer with Selective Sync, and explore
    other advanced features.

    Dropbox also includes a number of security


    tools to help you further protect your account
    and data. Visit our Security page to learn how
    to create a strong, unique password, enable
    two-step verification, and adjust your
    security settings.

    Theres even more to Dropbox


    Need more space or extra sharing controls?
    Check out Dropbox Pro. Looking for a better
    way to collaborate at work? Check out
    Dropbox for Business.

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    Happy Dropboxing!

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