> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nango.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up Dropbox with Nango

> Register an OAuth app with Dropbox and connect it to Nango

This guide shows you how to register your own app with Dropbox to obtain your OAuth credentials (client id & secret). These are required to let your users grant your app access to their Dropbox account.

## Creating a Dropbox App

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register for a Dropbox developer account">
    If you don't already have one, sign up for a [Dropbox developer account](https://www.dropbox.com/developers).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new app">
    Go to the [Dropbox App Console](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps) and click "Create app".

    Choose your API type and access level:

    * **Scoped access**: Recommended for most applications, provides granular permission control
    * **Full Dropbox access** or **App folder access**: Choose based on your app's needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure OAuth settings">
    In your app's settings:

    1. Add your **OAuth Redirect URI**: `https://api.nango.dev/oauth/callback`
    2. Note your **App key** (Client ID) and **App secret** (Client Secret)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure permissions">
    Navigate to the **Permissions** tab in your app console.

    Select the appropriate scopes for your application. Common scopes include:

    * `files.metadata.read` - Read file and folder metadata
    * `files.metadata.write` - Create, edit, and delete files and folders
    * `files.content.read` - Read file content
    * `files.content.write` - Upload and modify file content

    <Note>Changes to permissions require users to re-authorize your app to grant the new scopes.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add credentials to Nango">
    In Nango:

    1. Go to the [Integrations](https://app.nango.dev/dev/integrations) page
    2. Find and select **Dropbox**
    3. Enter your **App key** as the Client ID
    4. Enter your **App secret** as the Client Secret
    5. Add any required scopes in the configuration
    6. Click **Save**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Access Requirements

Note the following requirements for Dropbox apps:

| Requirement            | Status  | Notes                                     |
| ---------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Paid developer account | Unknown | Check current requirements with Dropbox   |
| Paid test account      | Unknown | May be required for testing               |
| Partnership            | Unknown | May be needed for production access       |
| App review             | Unknown | May be required before production launch  |
| Security audit         | Unknown | May be required for certain access levels |

<Tip>Check [Dropbox's developer documentation](https://developers.dropbox.com/oauth-guide) for the most up-to-date requirements and guidelines.</Tip>

For more details on Dropbox's OAuth implementation, see [Dropbox's OAuth documentation](https://developers.dropbox.com/oauth-guide).

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