How to upload files to your Dropbox
You can upload files to your Dropbox account and share them at the same time, without leaving the Microsoft Teams app.
To upload files to Dropbox:
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Click Dropbox in the left sidebar.
- Open a folder location and click Upload.
- Drag and drop files to upload.
- You can also click in the location, select the file to upload, and click Open.
How to add and share Dropbox files in chat messages
You can add and share Dropbox files and file links in chat messages instead of just channels in Microsoft Teams.
To share files in chat:
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Click Chat in the left sidebar.
- Open the chat you want to share files in.
- Click the ☑ (more options) at the bottom of your message window.
- Click Dropbox app.
- Click the file you wish to share.
- A thumbnail of your file will appear with Preview and Open in Dropbox buttons in your chat message.
- Click Send arrow to share the file in your conversation.
To get a link to your file:
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Click Dropbox in the left sidebar.
- Choose the file or folder you want a link to.
- Select Copy link.
A Microsoft Teams link will copy to your clipboard.