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# Dropbox

> How to create OAuth credentials for Dropbox.

Dropbox supports OAuth 2.0 for secure API access to files, folders, and user data. You create an app through the Dropbox App Console.

## Steps

1. **Create a Dropbox App**
   * Log in to your Dropbox account
   * Go to the [Dropbox App Console](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps)
   * Click **Create app**
   * For **Choose an API**, select **Scoped access**
   * Choose the access type:
     * **App folder** — Access only to a specific folder
     * **Full Dropbox** — Access to all files
   * Enter an app name and click **Create app**

2. **Get Client ID and Client Secret**
   * On the app's settings page, find:
     * **App key** → This is your **Client ID**
     * **App secret** → This is your **Client Secret**
   * Copy both values and save them securely

3. **Configure Redirect URI**
   * Scroll to the **OAuth 2** section on the settings page
   * Under **Redirect URIs**, click **Add** and enter your callback URL
   * The redirect URI must match exactly

4. **Configure OAuth Scopes (Permissions)**
   * Go to the **Permissions** tab
   * Check the permissions your integration needs:
     * `files.metadata.read` — Read file metadata
     * `files.content.read` — Read file contents
     * `files.content.write` — Modify/upload files
     * `sharing.read` / `sharing.write` — Sharing features
   * Click **Submit** to save

## Key Details

* **App Console**: [https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps)
* **Auth Type**: OAuth 2.0
* **Base API URL**: `https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/`
* **Content API URL**: `https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/` (for file content operations)
* **Authorization URL**: `https://www.dropbox.com/oauth2/authorize`
* **Token URL**: `https://api.dropboxapi.com/oauth2/token`
* **Credentials Location**: App Settings → App key (Client ID) & App secret (Client Secret)
* **Common Scopes**: `files.metadata.read`, `files.metadata.write`, `files.content.read`, `files.content.write`, `sharing.read`, `sharing.write`, `account_info.read`, `file_requests.read`, `file_requests.write`, `openid`, `email`, `profile`