Here's how to use Dropbox.
Use the clickable sections below
to skip through different parts of this tutorial.
For this tutorial,
we'll use the desktop version to start.
It's also available on mobile.
First, sign up on Dropbox.com.
Dropbox offers a free service
of up to 2 gigabytes of storage,
but you can upgrade to a paid plan
for more storage later.
Click "Download Dropbox"
and install the program on your computer.
An installation window will appear.
Click "Next" to continue setting up.
Choose "Make files local" from the options
to continue using the free version
and then click "Continue with Basic."
It may now give you the option to use Dropbox
to back up your computer.
Dropbox will now open as a folder on your computer.
If you're using Mac,
it will appear as a folder in your Finder
and as an icon at the top of your screen here.
If you're on a Windows computer,
it'll appear on My Computer.
Now you can start saving and syncing files to Dropbox.
To upload a file via the web browser,
click on the Dropbox icon at the top of the screen
and then select the web-browser icon from the drop-down.
On the right-hand side,
click on "Upload Files."
Find the file you want to upload,
and then click "Open,"
and then "Upload."
You'll see it appear in the browser under "All Files."
This file has now also synced automatically
onto your local Dropbox folder.
Open it up by going to the Finder,
and in "Dropbox," you'll see the file.
Let's delete this file on the desktop,
and you'll see it's now been deleted on the server too.
If you've downloaded Dropbox on your mobile
or any other devices,
files will also be synchronized there
as soon as they're connected to the internet.
You can also save files to your local Dropbox folder,
and it'll upload them to the Dropbox server.
When it's uploading,
you'll see an upload icon appear on the file.
When the upload is completed,
a green check mark will appear here.
If you update or change any of your files,
they'll also be updated on the server
and your other devices automatically.
You can use Dropbox links to send files and folders
instead of sending large attachments.
To share a file, open the Dropbox web cloud
by clicking on the Dropbox icon
at the top of your screen
and then the internet icon from the drop-down.
Double-click on the file you want to share.
In the top right corner, select the "Share" icon.
It may ask you to verify your email
if you're using Dropbox for the first time.
Click "Share," and a pop-up window will appear.
Type in the email address
of the person you want to share the file with here
and then add a message for them below.
Click "Share file" to complete the action.
They'll receive an email with a link to view file.
The file will appear in their web browser.
To download it, they can click on "Open"
at the top right corner,
and they'll have the option to download from the drop-down.
You can also share files from your local Dropbox folder
by right-clicking on the file or folder
and selecting "Share."
You can also share by choosing "Copy Dropbox Link"
and sending them a web link.
You can add comments to files on Dropbox
and share with others.
Open the Dropbox web browser
and open the file you want to comment on.
On the right-hand side, type a comment here.
Anyone you share the file with
will also be able to see the comments
and add their own.
Organize your files on Dropbox by using folders.
From the Dropbox web browser,
go to the "All files" tab
and select "New folder" from the right-hand side.
Drag and drop the files to add them to your folder.
You can create folders
and share everything inside them with others.
Click "New shared folder"
and then "I'd like to create and share a new folder."
Click "Next."
Choose a name for the folder where it says "Folder name."
Type in the email address
of the person you want to share the folder with.
You can choose whether they can amend the document
or just view it here.
And "Share."
They'll receive an email with a link to open the folder.
If you add files to it in the future,
anyone that you have shared the folder with
will be able to see them.
You can change who sees your Dropbox files
after they've been shared
as long as you're the owner of the file or folder.
First, open the Dropbox web server.
Find the file or folder
you want to review the settings for
and then hover over it with your cursor.
Click on the "Share" button.
A pop-up window will appear.
Underneath the name of the document,
click on the number of people who have access.
You'll see yourself listed as the owner
if you've created the file or folder.
Anyone else you've shared the document or folder with
will be listed below.
Click on the drop-down arrow next to their name
and "Can edit" or "Can view,"
and then click "Remove."
The documents will no longer be shared with them.