# How to Create an Auto Download in Dropbox

> To create an auto download, open Dropbox and log in, right-click the file to copy its link, and change the URL ending from ?dl=0 to ?dl=1. This modification forces an automatic download when clicked instead of opening the preview page.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-an-auto-download-in-dropbox/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a38e4ab56e05a00fdf0cb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Dropbox and log in to your account.
2. Right-click the file you want to share and choose Copy Link .
3. Change the end of the URL from ?dl=0 to ?dl=1 .
4. This modification forces the file to download automatically when someone clicks the link.
5. When shared, this new link will prompt an automatic download rather than opening the Dropbox preview page