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    • Collect Dropbox files with the Data Platform connector

    Dropbox is a cloud storage service used for file sharing and collaborative work

    Objective

    Dropbox is a cloud storage service used for file sharing and collaborative work. The Platform allows you to collect data you stored on Dropbox and import it directly into your platform.

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    Add a Dropbox source on the Platform

    Configuration screen overview

    Once you have found Dropbox in the Platform store, click on Select and you will be able to see the configuration screen as shown below -

    DB2

    Learn how to get a Dropbox token

    You will see the below screen to Create an App –

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    • Do the following steps –

      1. Choose an API

      2. Choose the type of access you need - App Folder or Full Dropbox

      3. Give your app a Name

      4. Click on Create app

    • Once your application has been created, you will be redirected to the settings page –

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    • Go into the Permissions tab, then make sure files.metadata.read and files.content.read permissions are enabled. Then click on Submit.
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    • Going back to Settings tab Click on Generate under Generated access token

    • Set Access token expiration to No expiration

    • Copy your token

    Configuring your source

    When creating the source, you will be required to input the following information :

    • Token: The access key to your app (generated in the previous step).
    • Path: The path to the folder.
    Info

    If the token is an application token linked to a folder, you don't need to put anything in the Path field 💡

    Once you add the above details click on Connect and then on the Create button on the top right-hand corner.

    Warning

    Don't forget to name your source before creating it. The technical name cannot be changed after creating the source and will be used when trying to open the source using the SDK.

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