Sync file uploads to Dropbox with a form

Upload file submissions automatically to a Dropbox folder with your Fillout form. Optionally set a dynamic file path to categorize submissions into nested folders.

What Dropbox is

Dropbox allows users to store documents, photos, videos, and more in your personal cloud storage space, eliminating the need for physical storage devices.

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How it works

1. Link your Fillout form to Dropbox

Go to Integrations, and click Dropbox to link your form.
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Note: This integration is only applicable to file uploads. When creating your form, make sure you have at least one file upload field.
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Add a name for your connection, then click Connect to Dropbox. Enter your log-in details in the pop-up window that appears, then click Allow.
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Choose which Folder you would like to store the files in.
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2. Map your form fields on Fillout

Select the File upload field from your Fillout form. Click Pick reference to choose the page where you asked your respondent for the file.
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Once you find the question, click Insert. Then, click Finish setup followed by Publish, and you're all set!
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Important: Files will be uploaded to Dropbox only when the form is submitted.
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3. Publish and share

Once everything is set, click Finish setup on the upper right corner. That's it! Your form's good to go. Simply Publish and share the link.

Add a dynamic file path

You can set a dynamic file path to categorize file uploads into folders that are based on user input. Toggle the Dynamic file path? switch, then select a Folder path fragment.
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Click the + button and choose the page that contains how you want to categorize the folder. In our example, we will group the folders by the Name field, which can be found on the Personal Information page.
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Next, Insert the value. Now, when a respondent submits a form, their file upload will be stored in a folder under their Name. This means every respondent will have their own folder.
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Add subfolders

You can add a subfolder by typing / followed by the subfolder name of your choice.
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Enter a personalized filename prefix

You can also add a Filename prefix. Similar to the steps above, choose the page then Insert the value.
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