How to Upload Photos from Dropbox to Your Website in Real-Time?
With File Manager for Dropbox, you can upload photos to your website in real time by creating a Dropbox folder and embedding it using a shortcode. This is ideal for events like Christmas or New Year’s photo booths, where new photos need to appear on the site instantly.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Create an Auto-Sync Module
- Go to the module builder and add a new module or edit an existing one.
- Open the Source tab, select a folder, then switch to the Advanced tab.
- Scroll down to Automatic File Fetching and enable it.
- Any files added to the selected source folder will automatically sync to your site and appear in the module.
Note: The modules that support auto-sync include File Browser, Gallery, Media Player, Slider Carousel, Embed Document, and File List.
Step 2: Add the Module Shortcode to Your Site and See the Result
- From the module builder, copy the module shortcode and add it to any page or post.
- If you built a File Browser module, try uploading any type of file to see it appear.
- If you built a Gallery or similar module, test it with image files.
Benefits of Using the File Manager for Dropbox Plugin
- Instant Updates: Photos are displayed on the website in real time.
- No Hosting Burden: Files remain on Dropbox, saving your website’s hosting space.
- Perfect for Events: Live photo galleries enhance attendee engagement.
Using this simple yet powerful integration, you can create dynamic photo galleries for any event effortlessly. This is particularly useful for live events where you want to keep your audience engaged with up-to-date visual content.
