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Error {".tag":"failed","failed":{".tag":"download_failed"}} is returned when uploaded 13 files
Hi Support, I am using Dropbox API https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files/save_url to upload 13 files (1 excel and 12 PDF). When I tried on few attempts, the same set of files are not uploaded to dropbox. Then, I have use https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files/save_url/check_job_status to check the job status of each file being…
Connection between EDD Dropbox File Store and Dropbox
I have a problem with EDD Dropbox File Store and Dropbox connection. I connect the Easy digital download Dropbox File Store plugin and it works perfectly but after a period of about 4/6 hours it disconnects then clicking on the download button gives the following error: Fatal error: Uncaught…
Nested sharing of team folders
I have a requirement where I created nested team folders and control the permissions for each of them through the DB API. Through the UI, I can easily create a folder hierarchy /AAA/BBB/CCC/DDD and they appear in the UI all as "Team Folders" and control the permissions through the "Manage" feature. But through the API…
Re: Upload PDF files/proper encoding
Hello, I have the same issue. Pdf file is generated using python PyPDF4 PdfFileWriter and saved in temporary folder. Then upload that file to current dropbox folder. Upload is successful, file size is same as in temp folder. But file in temp folder can be open with any apps or web browser, uploaded file in dropbox is not…
How to implement testConnection method for dropbox instance
we want to implement method for testConnection(), before start anything on dropbox we want check connection is happening or not. Basically we want to implement testConnection in java, please help us with way or step to check connection or get connection
How do i integrate Dropbox chooser with Angular app?
I am using angular v 7 which is currently stable angular version. I would like to use angular chooser in my application. I have used it with JavaScript/AngularJS . There i can import script with my app key. Here in angular 7, i need it to work with typescript. How do i do that? If chooser is not available in this scenario,…
Cursor at team root level
I am trying to fetch changes from multiple shared folders and user's folders from a business account. Its initially fetched by iteratively calling list_folder and list_folder_continue for each folder I am interested in. My question is, to fetch changes later on, do I need to store the cursor for each folder or is there a…
How to get list of shared files owned by my account
Hi there, I would like to get a list of files/folders that I own and have shared with someone else, but I've noticed in the list_folder command from the REST API that it doesn't seem to return information about who owns a shared file/folder - it just contains general sharing info, regardless of whether I own the file and…
Cant retrieve my files count with API explore
Hi have few files in space . but it does not show the counts when i try fetch through api explorer
Removing myself from shared files
I can remove myself from a file shared with my account by another user using the Dropbox web app. How can i achieve the same action via java api?
Regarding OAuth 2
Hi Team, I can able to generate access token without OAuth2, now I have requirement for OAuth2 how can I get that or should I provide that. please find the snap for my account. I request for urgent reply please. Regards Ramya
How to create team folder inside my app's folder.
How can I create a team folder inside my app's folder? I want to share a folder with structure (hierarchy of folders) to my team members, I tried it with shared folder but other user not able to see proper structure. My account has team functionality. I tried to create team folder using team_team_folder_v2_create() with my…
Dropbox Team in python??
I am trying to create a python file that will download some files automatically, but my account is a business team account and I cannot connect it, I have informed myself what I have been able to and all the forums tell me: if you're using a "Dropbox API" app, your code should look like: dbx =…
How to I generate access_token via API to check my own dropbox file's metadata?
Hi there, my use case is the following: (1) Generate a token for Dropbox API to access some metadata for my file (I am interested in whether a mission critical file is synced recently, thus the "server_modified" timestamp); (2) Use this token to get the timestamp; Currently I can have only "short lived" token which…
Filename case lost when choosing files from my iOS app
I'm developing an app that uses standard iOS APIs (specifically UIDocumentPickerViewController) to open files including those from a user's Dropbox, if installed. The filename URL I receive is always lower case for files that are mixed case in Dropbox. If I save the file it does sync back correctly using its mixed case…
Get thumbnails of files from shared folders
Hi there, I get list of files inside shared folder using "2/files/list_folder" with "shared_link" parameter and I am using response from "2/files/list_folder" into "2/files/get_thumbnail_v2" api call to get thumbnails. "2/files/get_thumbnail_v2" api return "path/not_found/." error invalid path error. Is there any other way…
DropBox Integration / SDK 4.0 connection cutting out
Hi, In the last month we have noticed an issue with the Dropbox API connection from our platform to Dropbox and believe this was caused by a recent policy update by Dropbox. We run software service platform that is using the .NET SDK version 4.0 to connect to the Dropbox API. This allows our clients to upload documents…
Error (415) on a file I upload via Dropbox API
I uploaded a .txt file to an app folder via DropBox API with Python. When I try to preview the document, I get an Error (415), and if I attempt to download the txt file via the API, I get an empty file. I would be glad if anyone could help me.
Expired Access Token
Hi, We are creating app and generating token by clicking on Generate button, it is always getting expired and we need to generate new one. we are creating app in app console (https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps) and generated tokens always starts with "sl."
How to get Shared Folder ID for a shared folder in java using dropbox sdk.
How to get Shared Folder ID for a shared folder in java using dropbox sdk. I'm using the below method to share a folder. But this is returning ShareFolderLaunch. But I want to share a folder and get SharedFolderMetadata . If not shareFolder() method is there any other method which returns SharedFolderMetadata ??…
Getting `team_data.member` scope is required, but that scope is checked in the App Console
I am implementing OAuth, and when I call the OAuth URL at Dropbox, I see this error in the browser: `team_data.member` scope is required. But that scope is checked in the App Console, for this app. Screen shot attached. Does anyone know how to resolve this?
Error 400 after team admin grantes access.
Hello, in 2021 we developed a dropbox integration which, right now is actually working correctly. Recently we wanted to deploy another installation of our integration, to do so, we generated a new integration from app console, and we copied all our setups. Unfortunately we are not able to conclude team oauth flux, here you…
So what is the use of a folder id?
I've been looking at ways to determine if a folder still exist on a dropbox account. I've noticed that there is two different ids being returned. One being just "id" and the other being "sharedFolderId". I cant find an api where id is being used at the moment or can you point me to a api that is using it? I'm trying to…
How can we see the Template added for user and File Properties added for a file in Dropbox webapp
How can we see the Template added for user and File Properties added for a file in Dropbox webapplication(UI) 1. I have created a Template using /templates/add_for_user 2. I have added File properties to a file using file_properties/properties/add I'm getting success response(200 ok) in the api response. But how to see the…
How do get server modified date and time for a file in java using dropbox sdk, wat are sdk methods
Actually we are implement Incremental Crawl or Change log Crawl algorithm in java using sdk. we want know how to get the modified date and time for file .is there any sdk method for that or is any alternative way to get the modified date and time?
Generating Refresh Token using example code
Hi, I am trying to generate a refresh token following the example code (https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-python/blob/main/example/oauth/commandline-oauth-pkce.py) (but with my app key etc). I am able to successfully implement it up until line 19. When I run the next section python just shuts down. Any help would be…
Custom Tool - Slow File Upload Speed
Hello @Greg-DB We have developed a tool to help our customers move data from Windows File System to Dropbox. The upload is done in batches of 8 files using the Dropbox APIs - UploadSessionStartAsync, UploadSessionFinishBatchAsync and UploadSessionFinishBatchCheckAsync. Uploads were tested keeping the chunk size between…
Long-term Access Token for using in Node Red
Hi, I am trying to sync data from a raspberry pi to a dropbox app, so that I can access the data remotely in real time (e.g. it updates every 10 mins). I created a flow in Node Red to do this, using the dropbox out node - and put in the access token from my dropbox app. This worked well, however, the access token expired…
(node:5392) Warning: To load an ES module
Hello, everyone! After I installed DropboxApi via npm, I'm trying to make test queries, and I get these errors when I run the code in js. How can this be fixed? Help a newbie figure this out, please!
Getting error while trying to access Dropbox from third party
Error in call to API function "team/members/list:2": Your app is not permitted to access this endpoint.because it does not have the required scope 'members.read'. Request you to help or guide immediately, it will be usefull for me.Am allowing but still facing same.

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