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Use Files.com with Dropbox

Add Powerful Operations to Your Dropbox Storage

Combine the simplicity of Dropbox with the enterprise-grade automation and control of Files.com.
This integration transforms Dropbox into a central hub for secure, automated, and auditable file operations across your entire organization.

Files.com makes Dropbox smarter – enabling you to automate file movement, enforce granular security policies, and unify access across systems, all without disrupting your existing workflows.

Why Integrate Dropbox with Files.com?

Dropbox offers excellent cloud storage. Files.com adds the control, security, and flexibility your organization needs to scale.

Key Benefits

  • Extend Dropbox with automation. Trigger workflows when files are added or changed.
  • Secure and govern access. Apply advanced access controls and audit logging.
  • Enable multi-platform interoperability. Route files between Dropbox and other systems using protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and AS2.
  • Centralize access. Let teams interact with Dropbox through the Files.com web interface, desktop and mobile apps, or via API.

Integration Capabilities

This integration supports both real-time and automated workflows, giving you the flexibility to adapt Dropbox to your business needs.

Mount Dropbox in Real Time

Access your Dropbox folders as if they were native Files.com folders – no delay, no duplication. Users can browse, edit, and collaborate using any supported Files.com access method.

Sync on a Schedule

Set up one-way or two-way synchronization between Dropbox and Files.com (or any cloud storage provider). You can push or pull content based on triggers or time intervals.

Secure File Transfer

Transfer files to and from Dropbox using protocols like SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and AS2, eliminating manual steps and enabling automated B2B exchanges.

Identity and Access Management

Use Dropbox as a Single Sign-On (SSO) identity provider. Authenticate users with Dropbox credentials while managing file access securely through Files.com.

Common Use Cases

Files.com helps businesses go beyond simple storage and turn Dropbox into a core component of their secure file operations strategy.

Remote Teams & Collaboration

Give distributed teams unified, secure access to Dropbox content through Files.com, while maintaining full visibility and control.

Automated File Distribution

Automatically route files from Dropbox to other systems – whether that’s an SFTP server, a third-party app, or another cloud platform.

Cross-System File Workflows

Integrate Dropbox into larger workflows via iPaaS tools or connect it with enterprise systems like Salesforce, SAP, or your own custom applications.

How It Works

Set up takes minutes – and no code is required.

  1. Add a Remote Server
    Navigate to the Integrations tab in the Files.com platform, select Dropbox, and “Add Dropbox as a Remote Server.” Give your connection a pseudonym so you can identify it amongst other connections of the same type.
  2. Connect to Remote Server
    On the Remote Server tab, select the three dots button under Actions, and click “Connect.” You’ll be taken to a Dropbox sign-in page where you can enter the credentials for your Dropbox account.
  3. Go Live
    Dropbox is now integrated into your Files.com platform.

Pricing & Support

This Dropbox integration is a core feature of Files.com, included with all Power plans and above.

  • No additional cost
  • Fully supported by the Files.com team
  • Maintained to Dropbox’s latest API standards
  • Enterprise-grade reliability and uptime

Enterprise-Ready Security

Files.com communicates with Dropbox using secure HTTPS APIs, ensuring encrypted transmission and strict authentication. Whether you’re using Mount, Sync, Transfer, or SSO capabilities, your data remains protected with Files.com’s enterprise-grade security architecture.

Ready to Transform How You Use Dropbox?

Connect Dropbox with Files.com to unify your file infrastructure, secure your data, and unlock new automation possibilities.

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