Creating folders in Dropbox is a great way to keep your files organized. You can even pin folders to the top of Dropbox and share all of the files within that folder. Here’s how to create a folder in Dropbox.
How to Create a Folder in Dropbox
Step 1: Open Dropbox and Sign in if you’re not already
Step 2: Click Files on the left hand side
Step 3: Click New folder on far right hand side
If you’re on a device with a smaller screen, this option will be in the 3 dots to the right of Overview
Step 4: In the Create folder window, type a name for the folder and choose whether this will be a shared or private folder
Choose Only you if you’re not sure. You can change this setting later.
Step 5: Click the Create button
How to Delete a Folder in Dropbox
Step 1: Open Dropbox and Sign in
Step 2: Click Files on the left hand side
Step 3: Locate the folder you wish to delete and click the 3 dots to the right of it
Step 4: Select Delete
Step 5: Click Delete on the confirmation popup
How to Pin The Folder to the Top
Step 1: Open Dropbox and Sign in
Step 2: Click Files on the left hand side
Step 3: Locate the folder you wish to pin to the top and click the 3 dots to the right of it
Step 4: Select Pin to Dropbox
The folder should now appear at the very top of Dropbox.
How to Share an Existing Folder
Step 1: Open Dropbox and Sign in
Step 2: Click Files on the left hand side
Step 3: Locate the folder you wish to share
Step 4: Select Share
Step 5: In the Share window, select the email addresses you wish to share with, choose whether they can edit or view, and then click the Share button
Make sure that you change the permissions option to Can view if needed as Dropbox defaults to Can edit.
