> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.embedanydocument.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.embedanydocument.com/configuring-cloud-apis/dropbox.md).

# Getting Dropbox API Key

You need to create a ‘Drop-ins’ App in Dropbox to get an API Key. Follow the steps below to get your API key.

1. Click on [this link](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps/create?app_type_checked=dropins)
2. Choose an API: Select **‘Dropbox API’**
3. Choose the type of access: Select **Full Dropbox**
4. Enter **a name for the app**
5. Click on **‘Create App’** button
6. Chooser Domain: **Add the domain name** in which you have installed the plugin
7. Copy the **App key**

![](https://1551630324-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MHtTXWNfmHdaZNKxVTP%2F-MHz-CrU3QHABF4uxkpE%2F-MHzLatykoS6R39TnGYM%2Fead-dropbox-api-1.png?alt=media\&token=03ee98d8-b032-4d88-b525-9cd7e5b0fe41)

![](https://1551630324-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MHtTXWNfmHdaZNKxVTP%2F-MHz-CrU3QHABF4uxkpE%2F-MHzLoDQqXR9g0p7CBby%2Fead-dropbox-api-2.png?alt=media\&token=281c03b1-9ba3-4f42-ad7c-2c9f097b25e0)