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Getting Started with Dropbox: Setup and Installation

Learn how to get started with Dropbox setup and installation.
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner  Provider Christina Loffredo  3 Lessons ·  11m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

Before exploring the features of Dropbox, you must create an account if you do not already have one. In these lessons, you will learn how to get started with account setup and installing the app on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. With the desktop application, you have the same convenience of having your files organized in one place, bringing work into focus and keeping teams in sync right from the comfort of your desktop.

Installation on a mobile device or tablet is just as easy and affords the convenience of accessing files on the go. Whether you’re using Dropbox for computer or mobile device, these lessons will help walk you through the setup process.

What You'll Learn

  • Sign up for a free Dropbox plan from a desktop browser
  • Create a Dropbox account to get started before exploring features
  • Install the Dropbox desktop application on your computer
  • Install the Dropbox application on your mobile device or tablet
  • Access and organize your files from desktop, mobile, or tablet

Key Takeaways

  • You must create a Dropbox account if you do not already have one before exploring its features.
  • The desktop application keeps your files organized in one place and helps keep teams in sync from your desktop.
  • Installing Dropbox on a mobile device or tablet lets you access your files on the go.
  • These lessons walk you through the setup process whether you use Dropbox for computer or mobile device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to get started with Dropbox by setting up an account and installing the app on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. It covers signing up for a free Dropbox plan from a desktop browser, installing the desktop application, and installing the application on a mobile device or tablet.

Do I need a Dropbox account to take this course?

Before exploring the features of Dropbox you must create an account if you do not already have one, and these lessons show you how to sign up for a free Dropbox plan from a desktop browser.

What lessons are included?

The course includes three lessons: Creating a Dropbox Account, Installing the Desktop Dropbox App, and Mobile Dropbox App.

Can I set up Dropbox on both computer and mobile devices?

Yes. The lessons cover installing the Dropbox desktop application on your computer as well as installing the application on a mobile device or tablet, so you can access files on the go.