Randolf Kim Diokno Online Backup File Sharing using Dropbox

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HOW TO USE DROPBOXTO SYNC AND SHARE

FILES EASILY


What is a DROPBOX?


Dropbox is a home


For all your photos, documents,


Videos, and Files


Which can be shared


And accessible anywhere


How to Install Dropbox?


Open your web browser


Type in https://www.dropbox.com

and press enter

https://www.dropbox.com/


The homepage appear


Enter your Full Name


Enter your Email Address


Enter your Password


Tick the box I agree to Dropbox terms


Click the Sign up for free button


This page will appear and check your email


Open your email message


Click Verify your email


What kind of Dropbox do you need?


Let us try to store and access your own files


Select Create a Dropbox just for you


This is your Dropbox Homepage


Before we proceed


We need to Install Dropbox on your

computer


Click Download Dropbox


Dropbox will now start Downloading


Downloading is in progress


Wait for a couple of minutes to be completed


Dropbox Folder will be created on your Desktop


And Dropbox Icon in your Desktop


Now, I will show you How Dropbox Works?


The next step in Dropbox Mastery is to Add a file


Click Add a file or Upload


Now, click Choose files


Select the files you want to upload to your Dropbox


Then, click Open


Your file is now uploading to your Dropbox


Once completed, click Done


Great! You have now added your file to your Dropbox


Need to send a large file, video, or photos?


The next step is to Share a link to a file


Choose the file and click Share


Then, click Copy Link


Copy the link


And paste it into your email, chat or text

message


In this case, input the recipient email address


Click Import Contacts


Select Gmail based on the account provided above


Dropbox is asking for permission, click Allow


Now, click Share


Good job! You just shared a file in two ways


First, people with the link can view


Second, recipient of your email can view


This time, are you tired of emailing files back and

forth?


Next step is all about how to share a folder


Let us first create a folder, click here and name it


Then try to save a file to your folder


Done saving a file in the folder


To proceed, click Share a folder


Select from the choices below and click Next


Then choose the desired folder and click Next


Enter the email address


Click Share


Done! Members can now access all files in your folder


With Dropbox, you can earn a bonus space


In Dropbox Homepage, click Invite Friends


This page will appear


There are 3 ways to invite your friends


First, Invite your Gmail contacts


Click Allow


There are 2 recommended contacts for you


Click Invite 2 friends


2 people were successfully invited to Dropbox


Click X to return


Next, Copy link


Copy your referral link


Open your email account


Click Compose


Create an email and send to your friend


Make sure you include the referral link below


Once completed, hit Send


Your message has been sent


Click X to return


Finally, Share on Facebook


Enter your Facebook Email


Your Password


Click Log In


Write your message here


Then, Hit Post to Facebook


Nicely Done!


Easiest way to invite is to enter the email address


And click Send


As easy as that!


We can also access the Dropbox in mobile app


Click Download the Dropbox mobile app


This page will appear, select your country code


Enter your mobile number


Then click Text me the link


Success! You will receive a text shortly


Click the link provided and install on your phone


Now, we will try to delete some files


Right click to the selected file


Then click Delete


Again click Delete


File has been deleted


This time, we will restore the file


Right click to the selected file


Then click Restore


Again click Restore


File has been restored


Now, we will try to explore the Dropbox Icon


Click the Dropbox Icon


There are 2 buttons, OpenDropbox Folder


And Open Dropbox.com


Click Open Dropbox Folder


You will be directed to the Dropbox Folder


You can easily view the files saved in this folder


On the other hand, click Open Dropbox.com


Dropbox Homepage will appear


Meanwhile…


This green circle in Dropbox icon means up to date


This blue circle in Dropbox icon means updating


How secure are your files in Dropbox?


Files in Dropbox can only be seen by you


It is safe and you don't have to worry


Unless you share your files to others



DROPBOX will simplifies your life now!


“It always seems impossible until its done.”

Jim Rohn

Randolf Kim Diokno Online Backup File Sharing using Dropbox

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