How to Sync WordPress Media Library with Dropbox?
Overview:
Free of cost your server-side and manage files and folders without leaving the WordPress dashboard by using the Integrate Dropbox plugin. Sync your account and use the Dropbox files in any pages or posts as well as WooCommerce products and galleries.
Before starting make sure you installed Integrate Dropbox Plugin. View Details for free installation and setup here.
- Manage your large files for Embed
- Control Media Files and Player
- Easy Sync and Manage files
- Allow Download Or View links
- Browse Files from the selected folder
Video Tutorial:
Connecting Dropbox to WordPress:
Go to your WordPress dashboard and install and activate “Integrate Dropbox” from WordPress.org. Connecting Dropbox to WordPress, follow Step-by-Step Instructions from the official website and configure Dropbox API settings to Authenticating your Dropbox Account.
Enable Media Library Integration:
Then, Enable Media Library from Plugin Settings > Integrations > Enable Media Library.
Accessing and Managing Files:
Navigate the Media tab and click on the Dropbox to see all files and Folders.
Select a Specific Folder:
Integrate Dropbox allows one to access the specific folder in Media Library from the dedicated settings. Dropbox > Settings > Media Library > Select Folders. You can select multiple folders and all folders with files will show on the media library page.
Troubleshooting:
A common issue on not getting newly uploaded files in the Dashboard. In this case, you need to hard Reload from File Browser > See top right and click on the Sync button.
Conclusion:
Recap: Install and Activate Integrate Dropbox Plugins and Authorize Dropbox Account to Sync Media or All files. Enable Media Library with the selected folder to access the Media Library.