Generating an OAuth2 token to use with DropboxAction

  • Published on Jun 26, 2025
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To use the DropboxAction, you have to generate an OAuth2 token.

Steps

  1. Create a new app on https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps/create.
    a. Choose an API.
    b. Choose Full Dropbox as type of access.
    c. Name your app.
    d. Select the Create app button.

    Creating a new app on the DBX platform with access type options.

    Creating a new app on the DBX Platform with API and access options

  2. In the next window, select the Generate button in the OAuth 2 section in order to receive an OAuth2 token that can be used for the DropboxAction.

    Settings page for creating a Dropbox app with highlighted access token section.

    Settings page for creating a Dropbox app with highlighted access token section.

  3. Copy your access token to use the DropboxAction in a dox42 Server call or to create a call with the dox42 Service Designer.

    Access token information displayed with a warning about sharing it securely

Result

You have created a new app on Dropbox and generated the necessary OAuth2 token for the DropboxAction.