Allow uploads for third parties in Dropbox - how it works

If your friends do not have a Dropbox, you can allow a third party to upload them using a small web tool. We'll show you how it's done.

Dropbox: Allow uploads for third parties

In order for friends without Dropbox access to be able to store files in one of your folders, you need a web app.

1. Open the DBinbox.com website and enter your desired user name above. This will appear in your upload link at the end.
2. If you then click on the "Connect with Dropbox" button, it will be checked whether your name is available.
3. Click the "Allow" button to confirm DBinbox's access to your Dropbox. That is the prerequisite so that you can use the Deinst.
4. In the next step, you can choose a password that the uploader must enter beforehand. Then click on "Save".
5. Via the link "www.dbinbox / XXX" everyone can upload any files after entering the password. You must replace the letters "XXX" with the user name you chose in step 1.
6. The uploaders can also type in a message directly in the browser and upload it as a text document.
7. You will then find the "dbinbox" folder in the "Apps" folder in your Dropbox. All uploaded files are collected here.

If your friends also have a Dropbox, it is much easier to share a Dropbox folder with friends.