What is Dropbox?
Dropbox is a cloud file storage and sync service. The company's own history starts in 2007 with a simpler way to keep files in sync, and today the product line also covers areas such as document signing and secure document sending. The core product lets people store, share and access files across devices.
For teams, everyone in a Dropbox team account shares a team space. It contains both personal folders and team folders, organized in a shared structure that is the same for every team member. Sharing works through links and invitations: when you share a file or folder, the recipient gets an email with a link, and to view or edit the shared content they must have a Dropbox account and be logged in.
Dropbox works on supported versions of Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad and most modern web browsers. The desktop app does not support Windows Server. Developers can automate file and folder actions with the Dropbox Files API and Paper API, and receive notifications about changes through webhooks. A free Basic plan with 2 GB is available, and paid plans add more storage and team features.
Key capabilities
- File storage and sync across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad and the web
- A shared team space with personal folders and team folders
- Sharing by link or invitation
- The Dropbox Files API and Paper API for automation
- A free Basic plan with 2 GB of storage
Where Dropbox fits
- File sync and storage Files are stored and synced across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad and the web, with team plans starting at 3 TB for the team.
- Team folders and admin Team folders organize shared content, and admins can create groups and roles and manage team sharing.
- Controlled sharing Shared files can be password protected and branded on Standard and Advanced plans.
- File recovery Deleted files can be restored for 180 days on Standard and 1 year on Advanced.
- Advanced security Advanced adds tiered-admin management, end-to-end encryption, advanced key management, compliance tracking and single sign-on.
- PDFs and signatures Team plans include PDF editing and signature requests without leaving Dropbox.
- Developer APIs The Files API and Paper API automate file actions, webhooks report changes, and the Events API monitors the team audit log.
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