Intro
Dropbox for Business is a file sharing and storage solution that allows users to share, store, and sync files securely. You can use Domo's Dropbox for Business Advanced connector to compile reports about account information, team information, audit log, and team usage statistics. To learn more about the Dropbox for Business API, go to https://www.dropbox.com/developers/business.
This connector is nearly identical to the standard Dropbox for Business connector but includes an additional report type, "Groups Information," and some configuration options. For information about the standard Dropbox for Business connector, see Dropbox for Business Connector.
This topic discusses the fields and menus that are specific to the Dropbox for Business Advanced connector user interface. For general information about adding DataSets, setting update schedules, and editing DataSet information, see Adding a DataSet Using a Data Connector.
Primary Use Cases |
Use this connector to get information about system usage and make governance decisions. |
Primary Metrics |
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Primary Company Roles |
Dropbox system administrator |
Average Implementation Time |
Less than 1 hour |
Ease of Use (on a 1-to-10 scale with 1 being easiest) |
3 |
Prerequisites
To connect to your Dropbox account and create a Dropbox for Business Advanced connector DataSet, you must have the following:
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The account you use to log into your Dropbox account.
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The password you use to log into your Dropbox account.
If you don't have credentials you can get them here: https://www.dropbox.com/business
Connecting to your Dropbox account
This section enumerates the options in the Credentials and Details panes in the Dropbox for Business Advanced connector page. The components of the other panes in this page, Scheduling and Name & Describe Your DataSet, are universal across most connector types and are discussed in greater length in Adding a DataSet Using a Data Connector.
Credentials Pane
The Domo Dropbox for Business Advanced connector uses OAuth to connect to Dropbox for Business. (Domo does not store or transmit user passwords.) Click Connect (or select Add Account if you have existing Dropbox accounts in Domo) to open the Dropbox OAuth screen where you can enter the account and password associated with your Dropbox account. You may also enter Google credentials. After you have entered valid Dropbox credentials, you can use the same account in Domo any time you create a Dropbox for Business Advanced DataSet.
You can manage connector accounts in the Accounts tab in the Data Center. For more information about this tab, see Managing User Accounts for Connectors.
Details Pane
This pane includes a menu from which you select a report type, along with various configuration options.
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Description |
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Report |
Select a Dropbox for Business Advanced report. The following reports are available:
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Start Date |
Enter the start date for the data you want to pull into Domo. |
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End Date |
Enter the end date for the data you want to pull into Domo. |
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User |
Enter the email ID of the user you want to pull information for. |
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Category Flag |
Select whether you want to filter your report data using a category. |
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Category |
Select the category you want to filter your data by. |
Other Panes
For information about the remaining sections of the connector interface, including how to configure scheduling, retry, and update options, see Adding a DataSet Using a Data Connector.
FAQ
How do I know my Dropbox credentials are secure?
The login process uses the OAuth process, so your Dropbox credentials are never seen or stored by Domo. This keeps your login secure. You can revoke Domo's access to your account at any time.
Can I use the same account to create multiple DataSets?
Yes.
How often can the data be updated?
DataSets should be set to update no more than once every 15 minutes.
Are there any API limits I should be aware of?
While Dropbox may enforce call rate limits, you should not need to worry about them.
Troubleshooting
Check credentials and permissions against the error code received.
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