How to connect Dropbox for CapturedIt library backups

Dropbox is great for file sync and shared folders. CapturedIt is your AI-searchable knowledge hub. Connect Dropbox when you want optional backup copies of library items exported into a dedicated CapturedIt folder — without moving your primary workflow out of CapturedIt.

What connecting Dropbox does

• Authorizes CapturedIt to write exported item copies into your Dropbox
• Creates exports in a CapturedIt folder when you export from an item
• Keeps your library, search, and AI features in CapturedIt — Dropbox is backup only

Prerequisites

• CapturedIt Pro or Vault plan
• An active Dropbox account
• An available cloud connection slot on your plan

Setup steps

1. Open Connections: Dashboard → Connections → Backups & exports.
2. Select Dropbox and click Connect.
3. Authorize in Dropbox — sign in and approve CapturedIt's access to the folder it creates for exports.
4. Confirm Connected on the provider card.

Dropbox may appear in Connections as availability rolls out. If you do not see it yet, contact support — OAuth is supported on the backend.

Export items to Dropbox

1. Open a library item.
2. Choose Export to Dropbox or Save to Dropbox from Share or actions.
3. Find the copy in your Dropbox CapturedIt folder.

Troubleshooting

• Access denied: Re-run OAuth and approve all requested permissions.
• Connection limit: Pro includes one cloud slot — disconnect another provider or upgrade to Vault.
• Export fails: Confirm Dropbox still shows Connected on the Connections page.

Related reading

• Google Drive backup setup
• CapturedIt vs Dropbox — when to use each