Authentication Method
oauth_2- OAuth 2.0
OAuth App Setup
Step 1: Create a Dropbox App
- Go to the Dropbox App Console
- Click Create app
- Choose Scoped access and select the access type (Full Dropbox or App folder)
- Give your app a name
- Click Create app
Step 2: Configure OAuth Settings
- In your app settings, go to the Settings tab
- Under OAuth 2, add a redirect URI (e.g.,
http://localhost:3456/callback) - Copy your App key (client ID) and App secret (client secret)
Step 3: Set Required Scopes
In the Permissions tab, enable the scopes your app needs:files.metadata.read— Read file metadatafiles.content.read— Read file contentfiles.content.write— Write files
Step 4: Store Credentials
Step 5: Authorize
Required Credentials Summary
| Credential | Required For | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|
| App Key | OAuth flow | Dropbox App Console → Settings |
| App Secret | OAuth flow | Dropbox App Console → Settings |