How to Add Someone to Dropbox
- George Apostolov
How to Add Someone to Dropbox: step-by-step guide
Visit www.dropbox.com or open the Dropbox app.
Click the Share button next to the item.
Type the email address of the person you want to add.
Choose Can edit or Can view permissions.
Click Share folder to send the invitation.
Add someone to Dropbox by sharing a folder or file with their email and setting appropriate permissions.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Share files and folders in Dropbox by entering email addresses and assigning specific viewing or editing permissions to collaborate easily. This guide shows how to add Someone to Dropbox in 6 steps, starting with "Visit www.dropbox.com or open the Dropbox app" and finishing with "Add someone to Dropbox by sharing a folder or file with their email and setting appropr...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dropbox interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Someone to Dropbox?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dropbox data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dropbox. Related guides: How to Automate Webflow Backups to Dropbox Through Zapier, How to Backup Dropbox and How to Backup Dropbox to External Drive. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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