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How do I add files to my Dropbox?
When you install the Dropbox desktop application, it creates a new folder on your computer. It works like any other folder on your hard drive, except everything in your Dropbox folder automatically syncs to the web and to any other computer with Dropbox installed.
It's easy. Move your files into your Dropbox by dragging and dropping them into your Dropbox folder. That's it. The files you dropped in will automatically be backed up online and synced to your other computers. You don't have to do anything. You can even save files directly to your Dropbox folder from any application.
Dropbox is better than a network drive. Files in your Dropbox stay on your computer's hard drive, so you can always access your files even if you are offline. Dropbox works in the background and will automatically sync any new changes the next time you are online.
On Windows 7
After installation on Windows, a My Dropbox folder will be located inside your My Documents folder by default.
Drag your files directly into your Dropbox
Add files using the website
- Log in to the Dropbox website.
- Using the interactive file browser, click the Upload button. A window will appear.
The upload window - Click the Choose Files button and then select the files on your computer that you'd like to add to your Dropbox.
- Choose as many files as you like, and then click the Start Upload button.
The window will disappear, your files will start uploading, and you'll be shown a progress indicator. That's it, you've added files to your Dropbox!
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