# How to Add Someone to Dropbox

> To add someone to Dropbox, visit the website or app, click the Share button next to the item, type the email address, choose edit or view permissions, and click Share folder to send the invitation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-someone-to-dropbox/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2edbd673bd5aa8e60ed7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Visit www.dropbox.com or open the Dropbox app.
2. Click the Share button next to the item.
3. Type the email address of the person you want to add.
4. Choose Can edit or Can view permissions.
5. Click Share folder to send the invitation.
6. Add someone to Dropbox by sharing a folder or file with their email and setting appropriate permissions.