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Files uploaded via API cannot be found on web app
Starting yesterday, we started having problems viewing files that were uploaded via the API. The .Net API client reports that the upload was successful, and using the .Net API to download the file is successful. However, when trying to find the document online, the file cannot be found. This is happening for all files…
Use /get_thumbnail_v2 in <img> tag together with Dropbox-API-Path-Root
Hey, We've had an internal tool working fine for a few years. But we recently switched to the new team space experience. I managed to sort the file listing and everything out by setting the headers `Dropbox-API-Path-Root` and `Dropbox-API-Select-User`. But previously we were able to use the `/2/files/get_thumbnail_v2`…
search with file tags api
i am trying to get the list of files based on tags using search api. when i search file name it return the data but not with the tags. please help
retrieve access code automatically - javascript
Hey! I'm trying to connect to Dropbox using Oauth and I cant figure out a way to retrieve the access code automatically. I want that after I press connect in my site and the user press continue and then allow to retrieve the access code with no more user interaction' later I will use this access code to obtain access…
Temporary link info
Hi, I have a question about the temporary link I can generate from the API (https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-get_temporary_link) The documentation says that the method get_temporary_link lasts 4 hours. After 4 hours can I generate a new one (through api) or do I have to wait to be…
How to share files with App
I've created a new drop box app and followed example to connect and upload directory and files but the files and directories aren't visible to other users? How to create the files so that other users I give the app to can connect and save and upload new files? I'm using var response = await…
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Re: Tokens only valid for 4 hours from app console
Hi, I am going to install Python Software on Linux server with no access to browser. Can you please tell me, can I automatically generate short-lived tokens to access Python Dropbox SDK without browser actions? If yes, can you please send me a link to a code snippet (WITH NO BROWSER ACTIONS) I can use only requests and…
VBA & API authentication
Hi, I have a VBA that uses the API to create shared links (another process generates these files) , by now I´m using the token that the AppConsole generates and everything it´s ok. I only need to make this to files from one account ( my account) The token that I generate has limited time. My question is: How can I get…
create_shared_link is not working after adding 1TB add-on
After adding 1TB storage to the existing account API stop doing "create_shared_link". All the other requests are working properly except for this. I tried everything upgrading and enabling trial Business, but nothing helped. Guys, we have an online app working with dropbox. Please provide help immediately 100 of the users…
I only need to obtain the MetaCode from the files, not the file itself. Can that be done?
I have a windows app that only needs to scan for the file meta data (File Name, Date Created, Directory, File Size etc) to support my clients. My application FindMyFile.exe builds a virtual drive to store a relational database of that data. I then can query for any file and get an answer in 1-3 seconds (my test database…
Re: Direct link to image file
Do anybody know how to do a direct link for my customers for my apk
Use short live access token - with SwiftyDropbox
Hi, I just move my app to use a short live access token. There are some points I am not sure about 1. If I am using the SwiftyDropbox SDK, It handles the refresh token process. I just need to use this function authorizeFromControllerV2 instead of this authorizeFromController 2. Do I need to set the token to a short one in…
Re: Feedback: The Embedder Launched in Preview
I'm hoping you can help me. I've been trying to reproduce your result in my own HTML without success. I just get a blank screen. If I look at the Source for each of your examples, it seems like a massive amount of code. Is it possible to show (or point to a zip file) a standalone example? So for http:// (some url), we…
using of saver for users
I want to use "saver" for my application, so that my users can log in with their credentials and once they have successfully registered, they can upload files from their computer to their Dropbox account. Previously, we had problems with the token as it would expire. With saver, you can upload files, create folders, and…
Error (5xx) - with a specific cursor in list_folder_continue
Hi, recently we encountered an issue when sending list_folder_continue request to the dropbox server. The api is normal in most of cases , however, there is a case with a specific cursor would caused the server error (5xx). Since the cursor was received from previous list_folder_continue request, I cannot figure out why it…
Access Token Generate with api in php
I want to generate access token for the app, it is expiring with one use only. How can i generate it. I'm hittting https://www.dropbox.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=clien_id&redirect_uri=http://localhost/script/database_backup.php&token_access_type=offline&response_type=code in the url but it is asking me username name…
Authentication with VBA app
Hi, one question: If I invoke from a browser: the /oauth2/authorize to get authorization code And then, within my VBA app, use the ahttps://api.dropbox.com/oauth2/token \ Can I get and refresh the token? Thanks
Trying to get token to work or set expiration date to long time
I've copied the example code in SimpleTest and got access token working but expires after short time I've just want very simple way to write and read files from my drop box programmatically. (and share the app with others on same drop box ) GetAccessToken works but it expires after short time expires Is there way to set…
When I create a group in Dropbox For Business, does name have limit?
groups/create groups/update group_name and group_external_id fields, do they have up limit of characters? According to our testing, group_name can be set up to 100 characters, above that will return 409 Conflict error code. if set group_external_id to around 600 characters, it will return 500 Internal Server Error. Thank…
Webhook notification not sent when new file is shared to an account
Hi. I would like to get notified (via webhooks) when a file is shared to an account. I get notified for everything except this. Is it possible? Thanks!
Re: How to get refresh token without User interaction
As a regular automation task, we have a cronjob that uploads files to dropbox as a backup. This cronjob is not a web app and only talks to dropbox directly via API. Thus, in this case, how could we obtain a token without authorisation via the browser? And for this case, I only need to access my own dropbox account.
Internal Server Error 500 when sharing folder
When running my code I can share a folder one or two times but then I receive the Internal Server Error 500 afterwards. Creating the shared folder works: client.sharing.shareFolder(path: pathName).response { launch, error in switch launch { case .complete(let launchData): let id = launchData.sharedFolderID -> Code for…
How can I identify if a member is outside the organisation( is external user or not) ?
I want to get all the member list with information, I am using 'https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/team/members/list_v2' api to get the list, however, the members -> profile object doesn't have a property to say, whether the user is an external user or not(from the organization or not). Is there any way to get this information ?
the easiest way for users to access data on one (joint) account via API - access token
I'm a beginner and I'm lost when working with authorization token. I have a desktop application that users will use to access my files (occasional access to small dials). The software is written in DELPHI. API testing with test token generation (valid for 4 hours) works great, but I can't move forward. I thought it was…
Re: How could I get the all revisions of one file with API v2
As an alternative is there any way to pull events for a period?? Is it possible to get the event history via api or call procedure?
Issue Generating Refresh Token with OAuth Code Flow
Hello, I have been struggling a bit with getting a refresh token or any success response at all from the endpoint 'https://api.dropboxapi.com/oauth2/token' when following the guide here https://developers.dropbox.com/oauth-guide. While the docs show all curl requests, I am attempting to make my request currently from…
List Shared links in Dropbox Business Java SDK
How to List Shared Links in a Dropbox Business account? I am using dropbox Business (DbxTeamClientV2 client) to get all shared links but getting an error DbxTeamClientV2 client = new DbxTeamClientV2(config, accessToken) // The access token was generated for business account…
Is it possible to upload a raw js file to dropbox
i mean literally raw just a link to dropbox file with extension js, so i can use script src pointing to this file
Invalid access token
I'm creating a python kivy app which uploads one file to my dropbox and I want to deploy that app on android. When I run my python app on my pc, everything works fine. I manage to upload the file to my dropbox account using access token as intended. When I deploy the app on android using buildozer, I'm getting…

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