How it works
Dropbox stores files and folders online. The Zite connection is coming soon and is not available to every account. When enabled, your app uses the Dropbox account you connect, so visitors do not need their own connection. With this integration, you can:- Browse and search files
- Upload documents to a chosen folder
- Show image thumbnails
- Open or download files
- Create or reuse file-sharing links
How to integrate Dropbox into your app
1
Connect to Dropbox
Check Integrations for Dropbox availability; if it is disabled, contact support@zite.com. When access is enabled, choose Dropbox, sign in, and approve the requested access.
2
Describe your use case
Tell Zite which folder to use and who should be able to view or upload files. For example, “Collect receipts in our Expenses folder and show thumbnails only to the finance team.”
3
Test and publish
Once connected, upload a sample file and check its folder in Dropbox. Test browsing, downloading, and access for each app role.Click Publish in the upper right corner when the workflow works as expected.
Common use cases
With Dropbox, you can create apps like:- Client File Portals: Collect and share project documents.
- Receipt Libraries: Review expense uploads with image previews.
- Team Resource Libraries: Browse and search shared documents.
- Photo Review Tools: Open full-size images from a thumbnail grid.
Important notes
- Availability: Dropbox is gated in Zite. The instructions apply when the connection is enabled for your account.
- Folder permissions: Choosing a folder in a prompt does not limit the connection to that folder. Ask Zite to enforce which files each app role may access.
- Missing team folders: If a folder appears in Dropbox but not your app, tell Zite that it is a team folder so it can check the location it is reading.
- File links: Temporary viewing links expire. Ask for a share link when a link needs to work later, such as in an email.
- Older connections: A Dropbox connection used for Fillout uploads may lack the access needed by a Zite app. Reconnect in Zite if prompted.
Need help with this integration? Contact support@zite.com.