# What is Dropbox and how it works?

What is Dropbox and how it works?

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

Dropbox is a app and website that lets you store your files—like photos, documents, and videos—in the cloud (which is just a fancy way of saying “on the internet”). You can access those files from your phone, tablet, or any computer by logging into your account.

How does it work?
Imagine Dropbox as a virtual folder on your devices. You install Dropbox on your computer or phone, and it creates a special folder. Anything you drag into that folder gets automatically uploaded to Dropbox’s servers (their powerful computers). Then:

 - Sync: If you add, change, or delete a file on one device, Dropbox automatically updates it on all your other devices.

 - Share: You can send a link to a file or folder to someone, even if they don’t have Dropbox. They can view or download it.

 - Backup: If your computer crashes or you lose your phone, your files are safe online. Just log in from a new device and they’ll reappear.

In short: Dropbox = a magic folder that keeps your files safe, up to date, and accessible anywhere with internet.

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- Posted at: about 3 hours ago
- Author title: Software Engineer Specializing in Artificial Intelligence



### Comment 2

Dropbox is a cloud storage service where users can store, access, and share files across devices. Files are uploaded to Dropbox's servers and can be accessed via the website, desktop app, or mobile app, with changes automatically synced across devices.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Senior Software Engineer 



### Comment 3

Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage and sharing service. It works by allowing you to store your files and documents online, so you can access them from anywhere with an internet connection. You can upload files to your Dropbox account and then share them with others by sending a link. Dropbox also syncs your files across devices, so if you make changes to a document on your computer, those changes will be reflected on your phone or tablet. It's a convenient way to back up and share your files, making them easily accessible whenever you need them.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Quickbooks Expert at Intuit QuickBooks Training by Real World Training



### Comment 4

Dropbox is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files online and access them from anywhere. It works by creating a synchronized folder on the user's computer, which is then kept in sync with the Dropbox cloud servers. Any changes made to the files in the Dropbox folder are automatically reflected in the cloud, and vice versa.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
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### Comment 5

Dropbox is the one place to keep life organized and keep work moving

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: SAP FI consultant



### Comment 6

Dropbox is a cloud storage and synchronization service that lets you access and share files across devices. It's convenient and keeps your files in sync, making it easy to stay organized and collaborate with others. A must-have for seamless file management!

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Experienced Technocrat  Passionate about writing reviews.




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