n8n-nodes-dropbox

This is an n8n community node. It lets you use Dropbox in your n8n workflows.

Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage service that lets you save files online and sync them to your devices.

n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform.

Installation
Operations
Credentials
Compatibility
Resources

Installation

Follow the installation guide in the n8n community nodes documentation.

Operations

Upload File

Upload a file to your Dropbox account from either:

• Binary data from a previous node
• A URL (the node will download and upload it)

Credentials

You need to create a Dropbox app to use this node.

1. Create a Dropbox account or log in
2. Go to the Dropbox Developer App Console
3. Click "Create app"
4. Select "Scoped access" for the API
5. Choose "App folder" or "Full Dropbox" access level
6. Name your app
7. Click "Create app"
8. Navigate to the "Permissions" tab and select:
   • files.content.write
   • files.content.read
9. Click "Submit"
10. Go to the "Settings" tab
11. Add your OAuth2 Redirect URL (from the n8n Dropbox OAuth2 credential screen)
12. Copy the App key (Client ID) and App secret (Client Secret)
13. Use these values to connect your n8n Dropbox node

Compatibility

Tested against n8n version 1.0+

Resources

• n8n community nodes documentation
• Dropbox API documentation