How to create and use Dropbox folders

You can create, upload, and move files, folders, and subfolders on dropbox.com. You can also create and move files and folders on paper.dropbox.com for users on the old release of Dropbox Paper.
 

How to create a folder on dropbox.com

To create a folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
   
2. Click New folder under the search bar at the top.
   • You can also click  New next to the search bar, and then Folder.
3. In the pop-up window, under Name, enter a name for your new folder.
4. Select who’ll have access to your folder: Only you or Only specific people.
   • If you select Only specific people, type emails, names, or groups you want to share your folder with, and select Can edit or Can view from the dropdown.
5. Under Settings, toggle on Add automation to set up your folder to automatically organize your content and convert files, if you’d like.
   • The option Notify people with access will show up if you’re creating a folder in a shared folder or a team folder.
   • The option Automate folder will show up if you have permission to create an automation folder.
   • Learn more about automating folders.
6. Click Create or Share.

To create a shared folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click New folder under the search bar.
   • You can also click  New next to the search bar, and then Folder.
3. In the pop-up window, under Name, enter a name for your new folder.
4. Select Only specific people under Who will have access.
5. Click Continue.
6. Type emails, names, or groups you want to share your folder with.
7. Click the dropdown arrow next to Can edit to change their access to Can view, if you’d like.
8. Check the box next to Add automation to set up your shared folder to automatically organize your content and convert files, if you’d like.
   • The option Notify people with access will show up if you’re creating a folder in a shared folder or a team folder.
   • The option Automate folder will show up if you have permission to create an automation folder.
   • Learn more about automating folders.
9. Click Share.
    

To create a subfolder within a shared folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click Folders in the left navigation bar.
3. Open the shared folder you want to add a subfolder to.
4. Click New folder under the search bar. 
   • You can also click  New next to the search bar, and then Folder.
5. Name your folder.
6. Choose who can access the subfolder.
   • Click Everyone with access to share the subfolder with everyone who can access the folder.
   • Click Only specific people to share the subfolder with selected people.
7. Click Create.
   • Note: If you want to add an automation to set up your folder to automatically organize your content and convert files, click Settings and toggle Automate folder on. Learn more about automating folders.
      

How to manage folders on paper.dropbox.com

How to create a Paper folder on paper.dropbox.com

To create a Paper folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click More in the left navigation bar.
3. Click Paper from the menu that appears.
4. Click Create new folder.
5. Type a name for your folder.
6. Click Create.

How to upload files to a folder on dropbox.com

To upload files to a folder: 

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Open the folder you’d like to add files to.
3. Click Upload under the search bar at the top.
4. Click File.
5. Navigate to the file you’d like to upload.
6. Click Open.

How to move files or folders to a folder on dropbox.com

To move files or folders to a folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Hover over the file or folder you’d like to move to a folder and click  (more options).
   • To move multiple files to a folder at once, hover over the files you want to move and check the boxes to the left of the files. Then, click  (more options).
3. Click Move.

How to move a Paper doc to a folder on paper.dropbox.com and dropbox.com

To move a Paper doc to a folder:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Open the Paper doc you’d like to move to a folder.
3. Click  (more options) in the top-right corner.
4. Click Move or Add to folder, depending on which release you’re using.
5. Click the folder you’d like to move your doc to.
6. Click Move or Add.