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The Champions program is for Dropbox customers like you
Over the years at Dropbox, the stories that keep us going are the ones from you, our Community. You’re using Dropbox in truly innovative ways and we love being a part of your journey - from the files that you store that preserve your memories, to the businesses that you’re building and the creations that started as a…
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Introducing:: Dark mode for Paper
Overview Dark mode has been one of Paper’s most requested features from our users. We are now very happy to say that dark mode for Paper is now available! Audience This feature is available to all Dropbox Paper users, including our Basic, Pro and Plus subscriptions, not just those on a team subscription. How do I get it If…
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Introducing:: File & Folder Embedder
Example of an embedder folder - Dropbox Overview Adding robust Dropbox functionality to your app just got even easier. We’re excited to release the File and Folder Embedder, a new, pre-built component that allows your users to view and interact with their Dropbox files or folders from within your app. We’re excited to…
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Introducing:: Admin actions on desktop
Directly open your Admin console from your Desktop Overview We are introducing new entry points to the Admin console for admins of Dropbox Business teams. Admins will now be able to access the Admin Console from the Dropbox system tray/menu bar, and from the account switcher of the Dropbox desktop app. Approve member…
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Introducing:: On Team / Off Team viewer info
Overview Viewer info now shows whether a person who has viewed a file is a member of a Dropbox Business team or not. This allows Team Admins to invite people to join their team, regular team members to suggest people that should be invited to a team, and non-team members to request to join a team - all directly from a file…
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Question: How are you staying connected with your team while working remotely?
In a recent blog post on Work in Progress, we explored the differences between remote work and a distributed workforce. In the current climate, with more people than ever working remotely, it seems that the way we communicate is becoming more dispersed and this can lead to less focused work. How are you and your team…
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Question: How has your team’s working style changed while working from home?
In a recent blog post on Work in Progress we spoke to Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School, who did the original research on psychological safety in teams, and asked her what role she thought psychological safety would play in the context of the current crisis. In the blog Edmondson discussed how this current…
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Want to add some color to your video conferencing background?
Custom video conferencing backgrounds With many of us working from home at the moment, it's meant that video conference calls have become a staple in our workday. Dropbox has partnered with some very talented artists to create custom backgrounds to bring a little bit more color to your time online. You can read more about…
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How are you adapting to working from home with children?
We shared an article on the Work in Progress blog recently about “What parents can learn from the COVID-19 work apocalypse”. A lot of us have had to find a new work rhythm now that we’re working from home with children. How have you adapted to juggling the needs of work and family life?
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Tips for remote working with Dropbox
At the moment, people and teams are adjusting to the realities of a distributed workforce at a whole new scale. We want to share some tips to help make the transition as seamless as possible and ensure you stay connected and keep work moving. Get Syncing The first step in preparing yourself for remote working is to store…
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Introducing:: Permissions at Upload
Set permissions at upload Overview On the Dropbox website, when a you attempted to upload a folder to the root folder of your shared team space, you can now set permissions for that folder, specifying who can view the content you are adding. Audience* All teams that have team and member folders How do I use it You can find…
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Introducing:: File Locking for Shared Folders
File locking for shared folders Overview This feature gives file collaborators the ability to lock a file that is contained in a shared folder so it can’t be edited by any other collaborator. Files can be locked via dropbox.com or, alternatively, directly on your Desktop App. Locked files will then be made read-only for…
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Discover how to collaborate with the new Dropbox desktop app
The new Dropbox desktop app gives you one organized place to work with all your Dropbox content, tools, and Spaces. The new desktop app also makes collaboration even easier. With Dropbox Spaces, you can assigning to‐dos, pin your most important files and see the latest activity right alongside your work so your team stays…
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Introducing:: People Pages
Overview People pages is a feature that enables us to put people at the core of the user experience at Dropbox. When a Dropbox Business user opens the desktop app, they will now see a list of suggested people in sidebar pane- These are the people that we believe Business users collaborate with most frequently. You can…
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Introducing:: Smart Sync Auto-Evict
Overview Smart Sync Auto-Evict reduces manual effort and time for users by detecting content that hasn’t been modified in a while and evicting it automatically. Available via the “Settings” tab in the Admin console, under “Sync”, Admins can now enable this feature for their team. With this feature, business users have the…
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Customize your Dropbox desktop app
The Dropbox desktop app gives one-click access to all the files your team stores in Dropbox. Want to customize the desktop app to optimize your workflow? Check out this video below. You can read more about how to change your desktop app preferences here.
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How to access files, folders, & Dropbox Spaces when you're offline
Want to access your files anytime, even when you are not connected? This video will show you how to make files available offline on all your devices. You can read more about how you can access your files offline here.
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How to restore a previous file version on Dropbox
With version history in Dropbox, you can access your file’s history and restore it to a previous version. Check out this video to see how it works :grinning: Want to learn more about version history? There is lots more great information over on our Help Center.
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Sharing links and setting permissions
Shared links allow you to easily share your files with others. Choose who can view those files, for how long, and even manage access with link passwords. You can read more about sharing links and setting permissions here
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Start using selective sync today
With selective sync you can decide which files and folders sync to your devices. The rest stay available on dropbox.com. ">🕶 Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can start using selective sync today. Want to learn more? You can find out all you need to know about selective sync on Dropbox here.
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Sharing is caring (and easy)
With shared folders, you can share multiple files at once. You can also choose to let recipients edit the files in that folder. Want to learn more about shared files and folders? Click here!
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Work without limits with Smart Sync
With Smart Sync, you can set files as “online only.” This means you can see the file on the Dropbox desktop app, but not have it use up hard drive space. You can read more about Smart Sync here!
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Dropbox Connect 2019
Dropbox Connect is about to start. Today is all about redefining the digital workspace. We’ll hear from industry leaders who are shaping the future of work and discover the single workspace that unifies content, connects tools, and brings everyone together for improved clarity and control. Here you can discuss what's…
