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File Download API Exception
Hello @Greg-DB Recently, there were changes made in the code related to Dropbox Teamspaces. We are now facing errors sometimes when we download files that were notified with file paths by webhooks. Using webhooks, we obtain the path of the recently added file in the account and then download using Dropbox APIs. In the…
Connecting a Seeed ESP32C3 to DropBox [Arduino]
I am trying to figure out how to upload a file on an ESP32C3 [which uses the Arduino IDE] to Dropbox. I am using the generic HTTP API as a basis for doing so. I am effectively converting "curl" commands to Arduino code. But sods law, I was stopped at the last post. I have list files working, and I have download files…
Chunky Comic Reader only shows certain Dropbox folders
I've used Chunky Comic reader for years because it's got a great Dropbox integration- I can browse my whole Dropbox hierarchy and import comics I've bought. But, after getting a new iPad recently, Dropbox has stopped working. Nothing's changed on the app side (it hasn't been updated in years). When I load Dropbox on the…
(Beginner) API to create file requests
Good afternoon, I am working on a project that uses Qualtrics (a web-based survey/forms) platform to create Dropbox file requests to allow the user to securely upload files to go along with their form submission to my Dropbox folder. All file requests would be from my account. While I have gotten the basics working,…
My app has lost access to our team's shared files suddenly after ~10 years
Hello, On the 20th of September, my app that responds to webhook events by using a cursor to synchronize a local database with a list of share links for various files and folders of importance suddenly lost access to the shared folder. The first thing that started happening was a 409 error with a path not found item in the…
Getting a list of files using HTTP API in shell with Curl
I run this and get empty response, despite having created a /Homework/math curl -X POST https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files/list_folder \ --header "Authorization: Basic <token>" \ --header "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data…
Getting not_allowed error when requesting temporary_link
Hi, I am trying to fetch the temporary link of a file in my dropbox. I created a scoped app and the file is inside the application folder. I am able to list the files in the folder and sub folders but not able to get the temporary link Please help
Dropbox support SFTP uploads and downloads
Hi, Currently does dropbox support SFTP thru api's in java(JSch) , c# etc?
Upload Interface
Hi there. We're a major national wedding photography studio. We currently use File Requests for photographers to upload their RAW images. This process is slow for some users, and doesn't provide a great UI. I stumbled across this developer area. I'm wondering if it's possible to build a custom UI for File Requests that…
Handling download_failed Errors in Dropbox API Jobs
I have a cron script that fetches PDF URLs and saves them to our Dropbox. Sometimes, I encounter a download_failed error for some files. When using the save_url endpoint, I receive an asyn_job_id, which I then use to check the job status via the check_job_status endpoint. The response I get looks like this: { ".tag":…
hls video streaming - m3u access?
Hi, I’m creating a Python API using FastAPI and Dropbox SDK. I’m trying to get a streamable video link similar to what Dropbox uses in their player (https://previews.dropbox.com/p/hls_master_playlist/...), but Dropbox's files_get_temporary_link method refuses to stream video directly in the web browser (it triggers a…
How can I figure out the path?
I have a directory called App and inside it there is another directory crowpro (App/crowpro). But when I try to test dbx.filesListFolder({path: ''}) .then(function(response) { console.log(response); }) .catch(function(error) { console.log(error); }); I get error: { error_summary: 'path/not_found/...', error: { '.tag':…
API detects of wrong/non-existing content change
Hello, I have an issue with calling /2/files/list_folder/longpoll. For whatever reason, this endpoint activates from and detects changes that are not on the observed folder, but outside it. Something that according documentation shouldn't happen, but it happens. This disturbs application workflow and significantly decrease…
Dropbox API 409 "not_allowed" error on get_temporary_link
Hi, I’m using the Dropbox API to list all files in a shared folder and generate downloadable links for them. This was working fine yesterday, but today I’m getting a 409 error (not_allowed) only on the get_temporary_link API call. However, I can still list the files and retrieve their metadata. Here are the details: * I…
WebHOOk
I created App and setup webhook but it's not triggered. I uploaded and updated files in dropBox but webHook doesn't trigger. I don't know what the issue. {lease help to resolve this issue
Creating an integration for both Regular and Business users
I created a Dropbox app that allows users to upload files into my app. All was well until I realized, that users with Dropbox for Business can't import files, because I needed different scopes for them, and a different flow in my backend code (endpoints, headers etc). Currently, to the best of my knowledge after…
Dropbox Transfer Workarounds for Lack of API
Dear Dropbox Community, Here is my current manual workflow that I wish to be able to automate. Via the Dropbox website I create transfers to send documents securely to our faculty and I set both a password and an expiration date for the access. Which I then send to the instructors a separate email with the password. Since…
The API key I created yesterday has expired today
Hello everyone. Yesterday I created an API key to use in my Python bot. I also made this bot run every day with Cron Job, but when I looked at the logs today, I saw that the API key has expired. I wonder if the API key needs to be regenerated every day? log output: [2024-08-29 05:34:42.655247] - ERROR: Error uploading…
Video file uploaded via api doesn't play on DropBox.
I wrote lib on C# using DropBox API for upload videofiles, I can upload video files correct, but these files doesn't play on DropBox. I saw this answer https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Dropbox-API-Support-Feedback/Video-uploaded-via-api-cant-be-played/m-p/287701#M17592 but I don't understand how it's help me find specific…
Offline files not downloaded when accessed programmatically (macOS)
Not sure where best to address this question, but it would appear to be API-related... We've got an existing app which has been working OK until recently on both Windows and Mac platforms, which accesses XML files stored in the user's local Dropbox folder. (The app is mainly cross-platform C++ with a thin layer of…
The system account was not connected for offline access error when connecting Dropbox OAuth 2 Moodle
I was trying to connect Dropbox to the Moodle LMS. When I try to connect to a system account icon, I get this error. The system account was not connected for offline access I have added the API key, Secret, redirect links and also configured endpoints and user field mappings. Is this linked to Moodle or Dropbox API? I am…
Dropbox API Problems
Hi, so I am using Node.js and I realized that I need to refresh the access_token since it expires every so often. I got a refresh token and am trying to get an access token and set it as a variable in the class but I keep on getting a 400 error code with the message "The request parameters do not match any of the supported…
Search v2 Modifcation date filter
Does the `/files/search_v2` support filtering by date (modifed or created)?
Bearer Token
I have a Bearer Token that I got (I don't remember how) a few years ago, a Token that I would now like to change for security reasons. In the web interface, I can't find anywhere to generate a new Token (I don't have any app created and I have a token that currently works). Can I create a new Token and deactivate the old…
Python SDK Set Custom Quota
We have working version of our code using Python SDK but having trouble testing. What do I put for 20GB of data for custom_quota Just want to confirm do I put 20 or 20 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024 for custom_quota and can I user user email instead of member_id try: response = dbx.team_member_space_limits_set_custom_quota(…
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the api does not work for me to delete data on the team account, please help, does not see the folder space, just empty import dropbox from datetime import datetime, timedelta import time # Замените 'YOUR_TEAM_ACCESS_TOKEN' на ваш реальный токен доступа к командному Dropbox ACCESS_TOKEN = '' team_dbx =…
Missing Apps folder for some users on our Dropbox team
Some users within our organization do not seem to have an Apps folder created for them within their user folder. Our dropbox application relies on this location as a common repository of files that are used as part of a content creation process, but the app will fail for all of the users who do not have this folder. As of…
Error reading file async
I had a problem to download a file ( an Image ) and someone recommended to me to do asynchronously. I changed my code so : Async Function _take_file(ByVal _file As String) As Task .... Dim client As HttpClient = New HttpClient() Dim _Request As HttpRequestMessage = New HttpRequestMessage(HttpMethod.Post,…
Strange work of API method /files/search_v2
I want to search for files by name in the path `/first/folder/print` using the API `/files/search_v2`, but the API returns files from another folder `/first/folder/print-source`. Is this a bug or a feature?
No way to disconnect the OAuth2 integration app from Dropbox via an API call
As there is no way to totally disconnect the OAuth2 integration app via an API call, what best can be done to not to get hit by webhooks for users who have disconnected our Dropbox integration. I am looking for a work around, or what can be next best possible steps. I understand we can revoke the tokens and delete the same…

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