> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thedrive.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dropbox Import

> Import and export files between Dropbox and The Drive AI

## Overview

The Drive AI connects with Dropbox so you can import files from Dropbox into your workspace and export files back. This is a manual import/export—files are copied on demand, not automatically synced.

## Why Connect Dropbox?

Bring your Dropbox files into The Drive AI to unlock:

* **AI-powered organization** for your existing files
* **Natural language search** across all your documents
* **Chat Mode** to ask questions about your files
* **Agent Mode** to perform bulk operations
* **Unified workspace** alongside files from other sources

## Connecting Dropbox

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Integrations">
    Go to **Settings** > **Integrations** > **Dropbox**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Your Dropbox Account">
    Click **Connect Dropbox** and sign in with your Dropbox account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize Access">
    Grant The Drive AI permission to access your Dropbox files. Your Dropbox password is never stored—authentication uses secure OAuth.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Importing Files from Dropbox

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Import Interface">
    After connecting, navigate to **Settings** > **Integrations** > **Dropbox** and click **Import**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse and Select">
    Browse your Dropbox folders and select the files or folders you want to import.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Import Location">
    Select where in your Drive AI workspace the files should go:

    * **Workspace root** — auto-organization sorts them for you
    * **Specific folder** — place them exactly where you want
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import">
    Click **Import** to begin the transfer. Files are copied into your workspace—your Dropbox originals remain untouched.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Exporting Files to Dropbox

You can also send files from your Drive AI workspace back to Dropbox:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Files">
    Select the files or folders you want to export from your workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Export">
    Right-click and select **Export to Dropbox**, or use the export option from the file actions menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Destination">
    Select the Dropbox folder where you want the files to go.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Click **Export** to copy the files to your Dropbox.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How Import/Export Works

<Info>
  Dropbox integration is **manual import/export**, not live sync. Files are copied when you trigger the action. Changes made in one location are not automatically reflected in the other.
</Info>

| Behavior           | Details                                                  |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Import**         | Copies files from Dropbox to your workspace              |
| **Export**         | Copies files from your workspace to Dropbox              |
| **Live sync**      | Not available — import and export are triggered manually |
| **Original files** | Remain untouched in the source location                  |

## Auto-Organization on Import

When importing to your workspace root, auto-organization can sort your files automatically:

* The AI reads file content and creates logical folders
* Related files are grouped together
* Files are renamed if they have generic or meaningless names

## Managing Your Connection

### Viewing Connection Status

Go to **Settings** > **Integrations** to see your connected Dropbox account and connection status.

### Disconnecting

1. Go to **Settings** > **Integrations** > **Dropbox**
2. Click **Disconnect**
3. Confirm the disconnection

<Warning>
  Disconnecting does not delete files already imported to your workspace. It only removes the ability to import or export.
</Warning>

## Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Import in Batches" icon="layer-group">
    For large Dropbox accounts, import folders in batches to monitor progress and stay within storage limits.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check Storage First" icon="hard-drive">
    Verify your available storage before importing. Free plan: 5 GB, Premium: 100 GB.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use Auto-Organization" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Import to the workspace root with auto-organization enabled to let the AI sort your files into logical folders.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Connection Failed" icon="plug-circle-xmark">
    * Ensure you are signed into the correct Dropbox account
    * Check that you have granted the necessary permissions
    * Try disconnecting and reconnecting
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Import or Export Stuck" icon="clock">
    * Large files take longer to transfer
    * Check your internet connection
    * Try smaller batches
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="OneDrive Import" icon="microsoft" href="/integrations/onedrive-import">
    Import and export files from OneDrive.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto-Organization" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/auto-organization">
    Learn how imported files get organized.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>