n8n-docs/docs/integrations/builtin/credentials/dropbox.md

title	description	contentType
Dropbox credentials	Documentation for Dropbox credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate Dropbox in n8n, a workflow automation platform.	integration

Dropbox credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

• Dropbox

Prerequisites

• Create a Dropbox{:target=_blank .external-link} developer account.
• Create a Dropbox app{:target=_blank .external-link}.

Supported authentication methods

• API access token: For use only with your user account
• OAuth2: For distribution to other users

Related resources

Refer to Dropbox's Developer documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information about the service.

Using access token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

• An Access Token: Once you've created your app, access Settings > OAuth 2 and select the option to Generate an access token. Use that access token in your n8n credential. Refer to the Dropbox App Console Settings documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} for more information.
• An App Access Type: Choose between App Folder and Full Dropbox. Your selection should match the Type of access you created your app with.

Using OAuth2

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If you need to configure OAuth2 from scratch or need more detail on what's happening in the OAuth web flow, refer to the instructions in the Dropbox Implementing OAuth documentation{:target=_blank .external-link} to set up OAuth.