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How to use Dropbox Business
Dropbox is a home for all your work. You can store and share files, collaborate on projects, and bring your best ideas to life - whether you're working alone or as part of a team.
With intuitive collaboration tools and advanced security features, Dropbox gives you everything you need to get work done on the go.
Let's get started with how to use Dropbox Business.
Dropbox in the cloud
Dropbox uses the cloud to store anything you need for work online. It lets you save, access, and share your important stuff from anywhere, at any time, across any device.
When a file is stored in the cloud, you're no longer chained to a single device or your hard drive. Everything you add to your Dropbox account is updated on dropbox.com and on any computer, phone, or tablet you have linked to your account. Make a change or delete a document? That is reflected, too. Find peace of mind knowing that Dropbox always has your back.
Access your account
There are 3 ways to access your new account: the Dropbox website, the desktop folder on your computer, and the mobile app. To get the most from your Dropbox account, install the apps on your computer, tablet, and phone.
Take a minute to sign in to your Dropbox account and get started.
Sign in with Dropbox Business
You should have received an email invite to join your Dropbox Business team. To get started, select Join your team from the invitation, and follow the prompts to sign up. If you didn’t receive an email, ask your IT department or Dropbox Business admin for help.
How to sign in to your Dropbox account.
Connect your accounts
Dropbox Business gets your team’s ideas flowing in a safe and secure location. As a team member, you can store, share, and collaborate on files in a work account that’s managed by your company admin. The admin manages users, team workflow, and all content in your company’s Dropbox Business accounts.
You can link your personal and work accounts on your computer or mobile device and still keep each account independent. This allows you to separate personal and work stuff, but easily switch between them without having to sign in and out every time. Keep those cat photos in your personal account for easy viewing, even at work.
How to: Connect Dropbox Business to a personal account
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Find the admin of your Dropbox Business team.
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Connect or disconnect a personal account to Dropbox Business.
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Dropbox desktop app
Once you install the Dropbox desktop app on your computer, a Dropbox folder will appear on your hard drive. It works like any other folder. To move a file, simply drag it to this Dropbox folder. The file will automatically upload to the Dropbox cloud where you can access it from any device. You should also see the Dropbox icon in your computer’s system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). There you can see your recent activity and notifications, and find quick links to all your files.
How to: desktop app
Dropbox mobile app
Stay connected to your team no matter where you are. The Dropbox mobile app makes it easy for you to access files from any phone or tablet linked to your account. See the latest comments from your coworkers, scan documents using your phone's camera, or even make files available for offline access.
If you already have the Dropbox app on your phone or tablet, simply sign in with your work account. If you don't have the app yet on your other devices, download it from dropbox.com/mobile, or your preferred app store.
How to: document scanning
Easily upload, organize, and share your scans with the Dropbox doc scanner. You can even search for text within your scans thanks to optical character recognition (OCR).
Follow these steps to scan and save a doc from your phone
Open the Dropbox app on your Android or iOS device.
Tap + (plus).
Choose Scan Document.
- On Android devices, you’ll need to select Allow when prompted
Take a picture of content you want to transform into a document. You can also select an existing image from the iOS Camera Roll. Or on Android, tap the photos icon.
