How to Use Dropbox - ShareX Tutorial

Overview

ShareX integrates with Dropbox to let you upload screenshots and files directly to your Dropbox account. This is ideal if you already use Dropbox for file storage and syncing across devices.

Setting Up Dropbox in ShareX

Step 1: Create Dropbox App

1. Go to Dropbox App Console
2. Click Create app
3. Choose:
   • API: Scoped access
   • Access type: App folder or Full Dropbox
   • Name your app: e.g., "ShareX Uploader"
4. Create the app

Step 2: Get Access Token

1. In your app's settings page, go to Permissions
2. Enable files.content.write and files.content.read
3. Go to Settings and scroll to OAuth 2
4. Under Generated access token, click Generate
5. Copy the access token

Step 3: Configure ShareX

1. Open ShareX
2. Go to Destinations > File uploaders > Dropbox
3. Fill in:
   • OAuth2 Access Token: Your generated token
   • Upload path: e.g., ShareX/%y-%mo/
   • Use direct URL: Checked (recommended for faster access)
4. Click Test to verify the connection

Uploading to Dropbox

1. Set Dropbox as your default file uploader
2. Take a screenshot
3. ShareX uploads the file automatically
4. The shareable link is copied to your clipboard

Managing Files

• Uploaded files appear in your Dropbox folder
• Organize files using folders
• Dropbox syncs across all your devices automatically

Tips

• App folder limits access to a single folder — safer for automated uploads
• Full Dropbox access allows you to organize uploads anywhere in your Dropbox
• Use Dropbox's file request feature to collect files from non-Dropbox users
• Enable smart sync to free up local disk space while keeping files in the cloud

Troubleshooting

Token expired: Generate a new access token from the Dropbox App Console and update ShareX.

File not uploading: Check that your app has files.content.write permission.

Direct link not working: Ensure "Use direct URL" is checked and your app has proper sharing permissions.