What actions can I run in Dropbox?

28 actions are available, including "Get a File Request", "Get a File Request Count", and "Get Templates", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

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Watch File RequestsWatch for new file requests.
Watch FilesWatch for new file uploads.
Get a File RequestReturns the specified file request.
Get a File Request CountReturns the total number of file requests owned by this user. Includes both open and closed file requests.
Get TemplatesGet the schema for a specified template.
List File RequestsReturns a list of file requests owned by this user.
List FilesReturn a list of file.
Add Group PropertiesAdd property groups to a Dropbox file.
Add User TemplatesAdd a template associated with a user.
Copy a FolderCopy a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox.
Copy Multiple FoldersCopy multiple files or folders to different locations at once in the user's Dropbox.
Create a File RequestCreates a file request for this user.
Create a FolderCreate a folder at a given path.
Create Multiple FoldersCreate multiple folders at once.
Delete a File RequestDelete a batch of closed file requests.
Delete a FolderDelete the file or folder at a given path.
Delete All Closed File RequestDelete all closed file requests owned by this user.
Delete Multiple FoldersDelete multiple files/folders at once.
Download a FileDownload a file from a user's Dropbox.
Download a Zip FileDownload a folder from the user's Dropbox, as a zip file.
Make an API CallMake an API Call – Perform an arbitrary authorized API request.
Move a FolderMove a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox.
Move Multiple FoldersMove multiple files or folders to different locations at once in the user's Dropbox.
Overwrite Group PropertiesOverwrite property groups associated with a file.
Remove Group PropertiesPermanently removes the specified property group from the file.
Remove User TemplatesPermanently removes the specified template.
Update a File RequestUpdate a file request for the user.
Update Group PropertiesAdd, update or remove properties associated with the supplied file and templates.
Update User TemplatesUpdate a template associated with a user.
Upload a FileCreate a new file with the contents provided in the request.

When to use Dropbox

Common scenarios where Dropbox automation saves time and reduces manual work.

Use Dropbox's "Watch File Requests" trigger to react the instant an event occurs and push data into connected tools.
Run "Get a File Request Count" in Dropbox from any upstream event — map fields once and let the automation handle the rest.
Include "Get a File Request" from Dropbox in larger multi-tool workflows to move data end-to-end without hand-offs.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Dropbox in your workflows.

Dropbox has 2 triggers, including "Watch File Requests" and "Watch Files". Use them to start workflows the moment Dropbox events fire — no polling required.

Dropbox Integrations

When to use Dropbox

Frequently asked questions

Dropbox Integrations

When to use Dropbox

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Dropbox Integrations

Dropbox triggers and actions

When to use Dropbox

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Dropbox support?

What actions can I run in Dropbox?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Dropbox Integrations

Dropbox triggers and actions

When to use Dropbox

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Dropbox support?

What actions can I run in Dropbox?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows

Connect Dropbox to any app in workflows