Requirements
Connecting Dropbox takes an active account plus OAuth client credentials, granted by signing in with your account — no other setup is required.[3]
Get your Dropbox credentials
You’ll be redirected to sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL.
- Dropbox - Client IDtextRequired
Go to
[1]https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps, create or select your app, configure the required scopes, then copy the App Key as the Client ID and the App Secret as the Client Secret. - Dropbox - Client SecretpasswordRequired
Copy the App Secret associated with the app you created.
[1]
Integration requests 20 permissions:
team_info.readmembers.readmembers.writegroups.readgroups.writeteam_data.memberteam_data.content.readteam_data.content.writeteam_data.governance.readteam_data.governance.writeevents.readsessions.listsessions.writeaccount_info.readfiles.metadata.readfiles.metadata.writefiles.content.readfiles.content.writesharing.readsharing.write
Connect Dropbox in WEXTL
- Log in to your WEXTL account, add the Dropbox node module to your workflow, and click Create new credential.
- Optional: In the Credential name field, enter a name for the credential.
- Enter the authentication credentials you copied from your Dropbox account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create the credential.
- If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access.
- If you want to make changes to your credential in the future, follow the steps in Manage credentials →
Notes
Credentials are org-scoped; share them with teammates from the Credentials picker on any of its nodes.For detailed information on connecting an application, see Connect an application →
Dropbox node modules
The list below is a reference of every Dropbox node module the integration supports. You will be able to pick any of them on the workflow canvas while building automations.
Expand any Dropbox node module below to see exactly what it takes in, what it returns, and what connection it needs.
Watch File RequestsTrigger
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Created | date |
| Deadline | object |
| Allow late uploads | object |
| Deadline | text |
| Description | text |
| Destination | text |
| File count | number |
| ID | text |
| Is open | boolean |
| Title | text |
| URL | url |
Watch FilesTrigger
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Size | number |
Get a File RequestAction
Get a File Request CountAction
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| File request count | number |
Get TemplatesAction
List File RequestsSearch
List FilesSearch
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | text |
| Include Deleted | boolean |
| Include Explicit Shared Members | boolean |
| Include Media Info | boolean |
| Include Mounted Folders | boolean |
| Include Non-Downloadable Files | boolean |
| Include Restorable Info | boolean |
| Recursive | boolean |
| Limit | number |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Add Group PropertiesAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | choice |
Property GroupsRequired | array |
Add User TemplatesAction
Copy a FolderAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
From PathRequired | choice |
To PathRequired | choice |
| Autorename | boolean |
| Allow Ownership Transfer | boolean |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Copy Multiple FoldersAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
EntriesRequired | array |
| Auto Rename | boolean |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Create a File RequestAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TitleRequired | text |
DestinationRequired | text |
| Open | boolean |
| Deadline | object |
| Allow Late Uploads | choice |
| Deadline | date |
| Description | text |
| Video Project ID | text |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Created | date |
| Deadline | object |
| Allow late uploads | object |
| Deadline | text |
| Description | text |
| Destination | text |
| File count | number |
| ID | text |
| Is open | boolean |
| Title | text |
| URL | url |
Create a FolderAction
Create Multiple FoldersAction
Delete a File RequestAction
Delete a FolderAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | choice |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Delete All Closed File RequestAction
Delete Multiple FoldersAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
EntriesRequired | array |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Download a FileAction
Download a Zip FileAction
Make an API Calluniversal
Move a FolderAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
From PathRequired | choice |
To PathRequired | choice |
| Autorename | boolean |
| Allow Ownership Transfer | boolean |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Move Multiple FoldersAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
EntriesRequired | array |
| Auto Rename | boolean |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| tag | text |
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Overwrite Group PropertiesAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | choice |
Property GroupsRequired | array |
Remove Group PropertiesAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | choice |
Property Template IDsRequired | choice |
Remove User TemplatesAction
Update a File RequestAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
File Request IDRequired | choice |
| Title | text |
| Destination | text |
| Deadline | object |
| Deadline Type | choice |
| Allow Late Uploads | choice |
| Deadline | date |
| Open | boolean |
| Description | text |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Created | date |
| Deadline | object |
| Allow late uploads | object |
| Deadline | text |
| Description | text |
| Destination | text |
| File count | number |
| ID | text |
| Is open | boolean |
| Title | text |
| URL | url |
Update Group PropertiesAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
File PathRequired | choice |
| Update Property Groups | array |
Update User TemplatesAction
Upload a FileAction
Input fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
PathRequired | choice |
Upload FileRequired | text |
ModeRequired | choice |
| Autorename | boolean |
| Client Modified | date |
| Mute | boolean |
| Property Groups | array |
| Strict Conflict | boolean |
| Content Hash | text |
Output fields[3]
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Client modified | date |
| Content hash | text |
| File lock info | object |
| Created | text |
| Is lockholder | boolean |
| Lockholder name | text |
| Has explicit shared members | boolean |
| ID | text |
| Is downloadable | boolean |
| Name | text |
| Path display | text |
| Path lower | text |
| Property groups | array |
| Rev | text |
| Server modified | date |
| Sharing info | object |
| Modified by | text |
| Parent shared folder ID | text |
| Read only | boolean |
| Size | number |
Templates
Look for Dropbox templates in the WEXTL template library.
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References
- WEXTL® Dropbox Source Code connector implementation.
- Our users use cases and automations.
- Official API Documentation for Dropbox.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder data.
Last updated: Aug 15, 2026 01:40