How to use Dropbox on your iPhone to store or share files, and access them on any device
- You can use Dropbox on your iPhone to share or add files and access them across devices.
- It's easy to use the Dropbox app on your iPhone, and you'll be able to share files with your contacts through email, text, and more.
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A free, basic Dropbox account comes with 2 GB of storage space, enough to store and share plenty of photos, documents, and videos between devices.
Dropbox is helpful because it allows you to access all your stored files from any device, as long as you're logged into your account. And with the Dropbox app on your iPhone, accessing and sharing those files is easier than ever.
Here's how to share and add Dropbox files using the app.
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How to use Dropbox on your iPhone to share files
To share a file from Dropbox via your iPhone, first get the Dropbox app and then log into your existing account.
1. Tap the "Files" icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Open the folder with the Dropbox file you want to share.
3. Tap the three dots under the file.
4. Tap the word "Share" and enter your recipient's contact information.
5. Tap the "Share" button to complete the sharing process.
How to add files to Dropbox on your iPhone
1. Tap the word "Create" at the bottom of the Dropbox app screen.
2. Select "Create or Upload File."
3. Tap "Upload File" on the menu, then hit "Browse."
4. Locate the file you want to upload on your iPhone, then choose where on Dropbox you want to keep it.
5. Tap "Upload."
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