For faster access and usage of Dropbox on the Chrome browser, you can add an extension called EasyDrop. Known for its extensive sharing capabilities and data synchronization features, Dropbox is increasingly utilized for file sharing purposes across different devices.
How to Access Dropbox Files from Google Chrome
Step 1: To begin, download EasyDrop to your device.
Proceed with the installation. Once installed, you'll notice the EasyDrop icon appearing in the top right corner of your browser.
Click on the icon to log in.
Email address: Enter your email address.
Password: Enter your password to log in.
If you don't have an account yet, you can click on Create an account to make a new one.
Step 2: Once successfully logged in, you can view the directory of stored files. You can also view this list in a larger view mode.
In this list, you can directly click on files or folders to access them, or click on the arrow icon next to them to share a link to the file, or you can also delete them.
Step 3: Below is an example of a file being shared. When you click on Sharelink, a popup will appear allowing you to add the email address of the person you want to share the link with.
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Step 4: You can also input addresses from Google, Yahoo, or Facebook by clicking on “Import contacts”. If you only want a URL link of that folder, you can click on 'Get link' instead of 'Send'. A notification will appear indicating the link has been copied to the clipboard, then press Ctrl+V to paste that link.
Step 5: To download the file, close the share window. Now you'll see a Download button at the top right of the page containing that file. Click here and wait for the download process to begin.
In this article, we have guided you on how to access files on Dropbox from Google Chrome. However, EasyDrop does not allow you to edit text files or documents. You can only view the content but not modify it. Nevertheless, EasyDrop remains an option for you to use Dropbox anytime, anywhere.