Learning Dropbox

Learning Dropbox

1h 20mBeginner2022-11-08

Authors

Keith Gilbert

Keith Gilbert

Digital Publishing Consultant, Educator, Speaker, and Writer

Course details

Get up to speed quickly with Dropbox, the ubiquitous cloud storage and file-sharing service. In this concise course, Keith Gilbert shows how to set up and configure Dropbox, and leverage its features to protect and share your files. Keith demonstrates how to use Dropbox for file backup, synchronization, version control, collaboration, and photo and file sharing. He also shows how Dropbox can extend the power of apps on your mobile devices.

DISCLAIMER: This course includes trademarks owned by Dropbox, Inc. This course has not been prepared, approved, or endorsed by Dropbox, Inc.

Learning objectives
Identify the main purpose of Dropbox.
Describe the benefits of cloud storage.
Discover two methods used to safeguard your confidential files.
Explain how Dropbox can be used for version control.
Recognize features that allow file-sharing with users outside of Dropbox.
Practice quick, convenient ways to share photos and videos.

Skills covered

DropboxCloud Storage AppsCloud StorageLearningCloud ComputingBusiness Software and Tools

Concepts

Introduction

  • The power of Dropbox

What Is Dropbox

  • Why you need cloud storage
  • The Dropbox ecosystem
  • Choose a Dropbox plan

Get Started with Dropbox

  • Sign up for a Dropbox account
  • Install the Dropbox app on your computer
  • Dropbox and file security

Work with Dropbox on Desktop and Laptop Computers

  • Sync files with Dropbox
  • Use Smart Sync
  • Sync files between multiple computers
  • Access Dropbox files with a web browser
  • Recall previous versions and deleted files
  • Use Dropbox for file backup

Share and Send Files with Dropbox

  • Add your branding to Dropbox
  • Share files and folders with anyone
  • Send files with Dropbox Transfer
  • Request files from others
  • Share photos and videos
  • Watermark photos and PDFs

Dropbox for Collaboration

  • Collaborate on a folder
  • Comment on files
  • Collaborate on Microsoft Office files
  • Collaborate with Dropbox Paper

Use Dropbox with Mobile Devices

  • Install the Dropbox mobile app
  • Use the Dropbox mobile app
  • Scan documents with the mobile app
  • Copy media from a camera or phone

More Uses for Dropbox

  • Store URLs in Dropbox
  • Store files securely with Dropbox Vault
  • Convert files to other formats with Dropbox
  • Simplify tasks with folder automation
  • Manage passwords
  • Quick tips and tricks

Conclusion

  • Getting help with Dropbox
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