How to use DropBox to store your files and allow users to download them from your website
Dropbox is the premier file backup, sync, and sharing solution. Dropbox gives you 2GB free cloud storage to store your files. Now you can use the dropbox storage to store downloadable items from your website instead of your own server, which will save your server space and bandwidth. Here are the simple steps you need to follow:
- Download and Install WordPress Download Manager if you already don’t have it installed
- Download and Install Dropbox Explorer Plugin.
- Create Dropbox Account / Signin to Dropbox
- Create a Dropbox app from here
- Now you should see a page like this:
- Select options as shown in the screenshot
- Enter your app name in the next box above “Create app” button
- Click on “Create app” button
- Now you should see the following page:
- Add your domain name in “Chooser/Saver domains” option and click the “Add” button
- Copy App Key, App Secret, and Access Token
- Now you should see a page like this:
- Go to Download Manager Settings Page >> Cloud Storage Tab
- Paste the App Key, App Secret, and Access Token in Dropbox API Credentials and Save Settings.
- Now you can use the dropbox button in add/edit package window to explore files in drop and attach with your package:
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Comments [ 33 ]
salgonzalez
Hello, I am trying to install the Dropbox plugin however I am having an issue with steps 5. I have the add on installed but I do not have a cloud storage tab.
Shaon
For cloud storage tab you need to latest version of wpdm pro or free and dropbox add-on installed and active
JulianA
I am stuck on step 4. I do not see the page “Create a new app on the DropBox Platform” Where is that located?
Shahriar
Here is the link https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps/create
JulianA
Thank you that worked. One last thing do you have any user guides or tips on how to set up the download manager? Will all my files show up on one main page? How do I make it password protected? And what do you feel is the best way to create/ change the image for the files? I am using this right now as an password protected area where participants can download the information they need for the program they will be in. I have 10 files with more added weekly. I would like for the presentation of this to be top notch so seeking advise.
JulianA
I left this as a reply to your answer yesterday but haven’t heard anything back. So I am leaving it as another comment.
Thank you, your advise worked. One last thing do you have any user guides or tips on how to set up the download manager? Will all my files show up on one main page? How do I make it password protected? And what do you feel is the best way to create/ change the image for the files? I am using this right now as an password protected area where participants can download the information they need for the program they will be in. I have 10 files with more added weekly. I would like for the presentation of this to be top notch so seeking advise.
Jan 7, 2016 at 3:43 pm Reply
Shaon
Please post in forum here http://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/support/ to plugin support.
Rimulator
Is there a way to share a folder within Dropbox, rather than share files one at a time?
Shaon
Dropbox chooser doesn’t have the option to select folder, but you can copy the folder link manually from dropbox account and attach with wpdm package as URL
Steve
Hi There,
I’m testing the plugin with the intention of going with the pro version.
I get to step 6. Paste the api key in Dropbox API Credentials >> Api Key Field and Save Settings. But it wont save.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Shahjada
This could be an issue related to your server. If you are using SiteGround, you have to add the following to your site’s .htaccess file to get it to work:
Dave Hooper
I want to make sure I understand how this plugin is intended to work. I’m seeing that the user is redirected to Dropbox to then select the file and choose Download. I was hoping it would simply provide a link to the .zip file I’m linking and download it without any redirect. Is this possible?
Shafayet
Hi,
Please update the Dropbox add-on. Now it should direct download instead of redirecting to Dropbox.
polkadotchair
I updated to the new version and I don’t have the select from dropbox option any more.
polkadotchair
Getting the FILE-NOT-FOUND.txt error with all downloads added from dropbox now since update. Please check/
Shahjada
Please mail temporary wp-admin login info of your site to support@wpdownloadmanager.com to check the issue.
Tom Muho
Hi,
I have everything updated to the latest version but clicking on the download link still redirects to Dropbox instead of just downloading the .zip file. How can I fix this?
Shahjada
Hi,
You may need to reattach the file. Also, to use dropbox add-on with its full potential, your server’s php version needs to be 7.1+.
Tom Muho
Thanks, but it doesn’t change anything how many times I reattach the file. It keeps redirecting to Dropbox.
Are you sure that this problem can be caused by the version of PHP I’m using and why would that matter?
Shahjada
The new Dropbox SDK requires the php version, otherwise, it uses the legacy option “file picker”.
Fernando Lisboa
Question, a file don’t upload to your wordpress site ? just put a link to a dropbox ? if is this save space on installation host and use a dropbox space, its right this. ?
Shafayet
Yes, that’s right.
Sef Hendrickx
Hi,
I’ve set up packages where i import several images through Dropbox.
I want to preview the images form those url’s/ID’s.
Right now i’m getting a 404-image on all items that are included in the package. Please advice.
On all the demo’s i’ve checked before purchasing they’d shown a preview. I use Dropbox to restrict the heavy load on the server. We are talking about 3000 images divided on several packages.
Thank you.
Shahjada
It may requires additional code customization, please give me your URL to check your situation in details.
Sef Hendrickx
Hi Shahjada.
url: https://www.fireware.nl/safety-library-package/ood/
Shahjada
Yes, file preview for dropbox will require additional customization. Please contact https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/download/custom-upgrade-service/ for quote.
Tash Toehat
Hello,
I have used the latest Dropbox add on v 1.4.4 but I’m seeing that the user is still redirected to Dropbox to then select the file and choose Download. I was hoping that the user could simply download it without any redirect?
Can you please check it, because I saw on the previous comments that you said user should able to download directly without need to redirect to Dropbox website.
Thank you.
Shahjada
That is possible with the wpdm pro + dropbox personal account.
Tash Toehat
Hello,
What about Box.com add-on? Should I need the WPDM pro only and then users can directly download file without need to be redirected to the Box.com website?
Is there any requirement on the technical site? Thanks.
Marcus Shita
Hello
please assist, can I connect the Dropbox Business account to my WPDM website?
I needed more storage for more space but I only see an option for Dropbox personnal.
Shahjada
Hi,
Dropbox business API is different, we are coming with a separate add-on for that.
Marcus Shita
Hello
Since we are planning to offer store and sell more videos from our different vendors on our marketplace, which Dropbox plan would be good for us.
we need more storage space and fell secure this is why I went on buying a Dropbox business subscription.
please assist. should I move to a better Dropbox personal
Shahjada
We don’t have dropbox business add-on yet and don’t have a specific time of release. However, you may use Amazon S3 ( https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/download/wordpress-amazon-s3-storage-plugin/ )