How to link your own Dropbox App with Easy Dropbox Integration plugin?

Step 1: Access the Dropbox App Console

1. Log in to Dropbox and open Dropbox Developer Console.

Step 2: Create a Dropbox App

1. Click the Create app button.
2. Select Scoped access.
3. Under Choose the type of access you need, choose either:
   • Full Dropbox (access to all files)
   • App folder (restricted to a specific folder)
4. Name your app and click Create App.

Step 3: Configure API Credentials

1. After creating the app, copy App Key and App Secret, go back to your dashboard and open Dropbox > Settings > Accounts and select Dropbox API > Custom API.

Now copy Redirect URL and add it to the OAuth2 Setting in your Dropbox App.

Step 4: Set Required Permissions

To enable file access within WordPress, grant the following permissions in your Dropbox app:

• files.content.read
• files.content.write
• files.metadata.read
• files.metadata.write
• sharing.read
• sharing.write

Step 5: Configure the Plugin

1. From the WordPress Dashboard go to Dropbox > Settings > Accounts and select Dropbox API > Custom API., enter the App Key and App Secret.
2. Ensure the Redirect URI matches the one set in your Dropbox app settings.
3. Click the Save Changes button in the plugin settings.
4. Now Do a refresh and click on Add Account.

Step 6: Test the Integration

1. After authorization, test the plugin to ensure proper functionality.
2. Verify that you can:
   • Upload files
   • Download files
   • Manage Dropbox content

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully connected your Dropbox app with your WordPress plugin. This integration ensures a secure and seamless interaction with your Dropbox account using custom API credentials.