The use of CDNs like DropBox for more than just storing and sharing files is becoming increasingly popular. You can use it as a backup store, etc., which is necessary to know how to create an App in DropBox and get the API Key to later configure the plugin or extension to use it correctly.
If something has improved a lot, it is the official documentation of drop box to get the most out of your cloud storage CDNso that it serves multiple purposes and that the processes of obtaining keys and configurations are as simple as possible.
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If you use plugins that need to use DropBox to store backups or to take images stored there and show them in your articles, you will necessarily have to connect your plugin with your DropBox account and May everything flow smoothly!
How do you create an app on DropBox?
- Accede to with your DropBox account (you have to have an account).
- Go to the section Create a new Application (Create a new app).
Next we have to select if we want this application to have access to a specific folder DropBox or to all DropBox folders.
The next thing is to put the app name. If for example you are creating an application to use images stored in DropBox in WordPress articles or posts, you can call it images wordpress.
As ugly as the name may seem, it is an internal name, only for use by DropBox and your plugin, so nothing that looks pretty is necessary (Avoid compound words separated by spaces). don’t use the word “DropBox” in the names of Apps.
Finally click on the blue button CreateApp (Create application).
If the process has been carried out correctly, you will see a screen similar to this.
On this page, in the tab Settings you should keep in mind the following:
- The name of the folder that will be created automatically in DropBox will be the one that appears in App folder name.
- In app-key copy the code that appears as it will be needed for your plugin/extension.
- In App Secret click on Show and copy the code that appears as it will be needed for your plugin/extension.
- In OAuth 2 add the url of your website (with https://). 1
- In Generated access token click the button Generate and write it down.
- In Chooser/Saver domains add the url of your website (without http://).
- In Status click on Apply for production to enable the App.
On this page, in the tab branding you should keep in mind the following:
- In website app add the url of your website (with http://). two
- click on Save changes (Save Changes).
What data will you have obtained in DropBox
The usual data you must write down When you create an App in DropBox, what are necessary to configure for example WordPress plugins or extensions (components, modules or plugins) in Joomla, or modules in PrestaShop are:
- app-key: ahsfit439vugg9a
- app-secret: zx1ify15vaeypfh
- access token: SwAuGhX_90wAAAAAAAFhFfB0YbIB2h70htMCuHDxsmwVGBrIjmhtHnq1jG0MNLZR
Obviously you can reset these data if necessary and obtain new data for a DropBox Application (App).
After a while, as you make use of the DropBox App in your WordPress, Joomla or PrestaShop installation, in the tab analytics You will see usage statistics and connection to the DropBoz service from/to your plugin/extension.
Delete an App in DropBox
If for any reason you change the plugin or extension in your CMS and you no longer want to have it linked to your DropBox service, it is important that delete the App in DropBox to break the link and ensure that there will be no further connection authorization between your DropBox account and the corresponding WordPress, Joomla or PrestaShop extension/plugin.
- Sign in to your DropBox account.
- Go to the section (left menu) Myapps.
- Click on the App to remove.
- At the bottom of the new window you will see the button Delete app
- Click on the aforementioned button to remove and unlink the App.
Know how to obtain the data in DropBox that allow link your account with plugins or extensions they will help you get more out of your CMS and naturally your cloud storage account.
1 You may not have an SSL certificate to be able to activate https on your website, but it is not relevant. Put it with https. 😉
two If your website is in a folder, for example /store and you do not manage it from an Additional Domain, you will have to put the full url: http://yourdomain.com/store
Now it’s your turn to put it into practice! 😉
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