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# Dropbox Setup

> Connect a Dropbox account using an access token.

## What you'll need

A Dropbox access token with file read/write access.

## Generating an access token

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Dropbox App Console">
    Go to the [Dropbox App Console](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps) and create a new app, or use an existing one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set permissions">
    Under the app's **Permissions** tab, enable `files.content.write` and `files.content.read`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a token">
    Under the **Settings** tab, generate an access token.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Adding it to savemydb

From the [Storage page](https://app.savemydb.com/config), click **Add Storage**, select **Dropbox**, give it a name, and paste in your access token.

<Warning>
  Treat your Dropbox access token like a password. Anyone with it can read and write files in the connected account.
</Warning>

## Token expiration

Depending on how your Dropbox app is configured, access tokens may expire periodically. If backups start failing with an authentication error, generate a new token and update the storage configuration in savemydb.