Dropbox API Integration


Before you can create a Dropbox extranet definition, you or your Dropbox administrator will need to generate Dropbox API credentials for the PentagonDocs Extranet Uploader. 

These credentials are required to grant access to your data from the Extranet Uploader.  


To do this, login to your Dropbox account here: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps/create 


  1. Choose an API = Scoped Access
  2. Choose the type of access you need = Full Dropbox
  3. Name your app = enter a suitable name

Then click 'Create app'



On the next screen choose the Permissions tab and ensure the following items are selected


  1. files.metadata.write
  2. files.metadata.read (this will be greyed out and is normal)
  3. files.content.write
  4. files.content.read
  5. sharing.write
  6. sharing.read (this will be greyed out and is normal)




Ensure you click the Submit button at the bottom of the screen to apply these settings




Select the Settings tab and ensure that Access token expiration is set to No expiration, with this enabled click Generate




The access token will be displayed


Copy this generated access token, as it is required for the next step: Dropbox Configuration.