> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dropbox

> How the Dropbox integration works for file import and sync.

## Overview

The Dropbox integration lets you import files from your Dropbox into Ospri Brain vaults, and optionally set up continuous folder sync.

## Setup

See [Dropbox Integration](/vault/dropbox) for step-by-step setup instructions.

## What Permissions Are Required

When you connect Dropbox, Ospri Brain requests:

* **Account info read** — To identify your account
* **File metadata read** — To browse your folder structure
* **File content read** — To download files for import/sync

Ospri Brain does **not** write to or modify your Dropbox files.

## Import vs. Sync

| Feature              | Import                                   | Sync                                        |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **What it does**     | One-time file copy from Dropbox to Vault | Ongoing sync of a Dropbox folder to a Vault |
| **Folder structure** | Files placed in current vault location   | Matches Dropbox folder hierarchy            |
| **Updates**          | Manual re-import needed                  | Re-sync to pull new files                   |
| **Best for**         | Grabbing specific files                  | Keeping a vault in sync with Dropbox        |

## Troubleshooting

### OAuth errors

* Ensure your Dropbox app has the required scopes: `account_info.read`, `files.metadata.read`, `files.content.read`
* Verify the redirect URI includes your domain

### Sync not completing

* Sync runs in the background — check back after a few minutes
* Large folders may take longer due to file download times