How to Sync WordPress Media Library with Dropbox?
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 the Integrate Dropbox Plugin. View Details for free installation and setup here.
Enable Media Library Integration
Enabling the media library in the File Manager for Dropbox WordPress plugin simplifies your workflow by providing direct access to Dropbox files from WordPress. It saves hosting space, improves site performance, and lets you manage large files like videos and images without slowing things down.
Note: It only shows your Dropbox files in the WordPress Media Library. We securely fetch the file data encrypted from Dropbox and display it on your site. We do not upload or store these files anywhere on your hosting.
Enable Media Library Integration
Go to the Dropbox settings in your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Integrations > Enable Media Library, then click Configure and select the folder you want to show in the Media Library.
Once enabled, go to Media > Library in WordPress, and you’ll find your Dropbox folders, files, and everything inside directly accessible in WordPress.
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.
- Click the Sync Now button.
- The plugin will instantly update and pull any new files or folders from Dropbox into your WordPress Media Library.
Conclusion:
Recap: Install and Activate Integrate Dropbox Plugins and authorize the Dropbox Account to Sync Media or all files. Enable Media Library with the selected folder to access the Media Library.
