File Sharing – DropBox Overview
DFES Partner Training Team 1 05/05/17
File Sharing – DropBox Overview
DropBox is an online storage space used to share files between computers or to share
files with others. It is particularly useful for sharing files too large for email with others.
Users who want to store and share files must have an account. However, you do not
need an account to view and download files that have been shared with you.
DropBox is free to use, and comes with 2GB of storage space. More storage space can
be added for a fee.
NOTE: If you share a file or folder with an email address, that person must have a
DropBox account to view the file. If you copy and email a link to the shared item, the
person does not need a DropBox account.
Indicates if the folder is
shared or not, and how
many others the folder
is shared with.
Folders can be created using the right sideline tools.
Use the Upload Files button in this navigation bar, or simply
drag the files you want to upload to the DropBox window.
To share a file or a folder, hover over the
item and click the Share button.
In the dialogue box, add the email
addresses of the people you want to
share with, or copy the link created and
email the link
