HOW TO USE DROPBOX | FREE File Sharing & Cloud Storage Software (Beginners Tutorial 2020)

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  • @ghoulishgaming3378
    @ghoulishgaming3378 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for such a detailed video. I somehow have made it through my life and college never needing to use such a program. Now, I need to use it for freelance and was very intimidated at messing up somehow, esp considering these are for clients. Keep up the awesome videos! You took a layer of anxiety away from me haha.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      You are welcome!
      Thats awesome! Many amazing tools that can help your freelancing career flourish!

  • @EllenFriel
    @EllenFriel 3 года назад

    I appreciated this tutorial so much Stewart. I am a volunteer with a listener supported radio station and this is the program they want me to use to create and share the PSA's that I write for the station. We now need to do this because the station is off limits due to COVID. Keep up the good work!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Ellen, thanks for that! Glad you found this helpful!

  • @MrKen-wy5dk
    @MrKen-wy5dk 4 года назад +4

    Best tutorial I've seen yet. One suggestion, though. Consider using a circle around your mouse so we can see where you are going. I got lost many times looking for your mouse to see where you were on the screen. Otherwise, 5 Stars if I could.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад +1

      Hi Mr. Ken, Thanks for your comment. I will look at implementing your suggestion. I appreciate it! Thanks.

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs 3 года назад

    Great stuff.Thank you !

  • @theresaenejoh2517
    @theresaenejoh2517 2 года назад

    you are so detailed thank you

  • @lory4735
    @lory4735 3 года назад

    very accomodating. thank you for sharing.

  • @manisha57
    @manisha57 3 года назад

    Great Video!!! Hoping someone can answer this question. I renamed a file (did not include extension, ie pdf). Message says, "something went wrong while previewing this file". How can I fix this? I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! Did you try this again? Try rename the file again. This should work!

  • @alizaameen4346
    @alizaameen4346 3 года назад

    Hi Stewart, I have been unsuccessfully looking for a solve for drop box storage problem and wondering if you have an answer to this issue. Sorry for the lengthy write up. One

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Aliza,
      What is your issue?

    • @alizaameen4346
      @alizaameen4346 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld I have been unsuccessfully looking for a solve for drop box storage problem and wondering if you have an answer to this issue. Sorry for the lengthy write up. One of my acquaintance has a 2TB drop box account where he keeps all his property management business files. I do some work for him and need to access those files regularly. He has shared them with me with EDIT permission AND at times I need to upload NEW files to his drop box folders. The only way I know how to access those files is to log into my BASIC drop box plan (with 2GB storage), synch those files back to my drop box account and then access them on Drop box web/Cloud via my account. The problem I have is that this is filling up my 2GB storage instantly. I cannot figure out how I can access his business files on his drop box account without having to synch them to my BASIC plan account. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

  • @DontTrip41
    @DontTrip41 2 года назад

    Stuart Otter thanks

  • @jamesseitz9137
    @jamesseitz9137 3 года назад

    Very good tutorial!

  • @woodygooch
    @woodygooch 3 года назад

    Thanks Stewart - a very informative video - `i will be practicing! My question is - after downloading the app and paying for 2TB I was wanting to include my other gmail account. I have done this but the one I added doesnt show the extra space available? Do I need to do something else?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate!
      Are you trying to migrate or add extra space to Dropbox from Gmail?

  • @preggioperson
    @preggioperson 4 года назад

    Excellent thank you

  • @tomacquilano1304
    @tomacquilano1304 3 года назад

    A little upset here. I decided to try Dropbox the other day. Started downloading all of my files, folders and desktop from my Mac. That's when the problems started. All of the folders that I had organized on my desktop are now gone. The background on my desktop is gone and now displays a blue background. My screensaver is also gone. What did I do wrong and how do I reverse this?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Tom,
      I'm sorry to hear! Check you bin to make sure they are not deleted. If so drag them out. Also, jump onto the web version of Dropbox and see if you can locate your folders and drag them back to your desktop.

  • @Abdullah-yc7cy
    @Abdullah-yc7cy 2 года назад

    Hello Mr. Stewart,
    I'm have a small issue, and I couldn't find a straight solution for it. I have subscribed to dropbox, and whenever I upload a photo or a video on the cloud and delete it from the media, it gets deleted in the cloud as well. I just want to store my stuff in the cloud so I can reset my phone and download my stuff again. Can you help me with that?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey mate,
      Yes you can simply upload and save your media into Dropbox. You might just need to change your settings. Dropbox has many useful articles to help you with this.

  • @mariemedeiros5672
    @mariemedeiros5672 3 года назад

    I dont want to link it with my personal google account because I'm setting this up for an organization. I will be the admin sort of speaking. Any thoughts or advice on this?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Marie,
      You can still sign up with your email and change this later on.

  • @TM-vg4mx
    @TM-vg4mx 4 года назад

    thanks for the great video, in your opinion which is better for Mac user iCloud drive or dropbox, looking at the paid version. thanks

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад +1

      Hi T M,
      I have used both and I personally prefer dropbox. It's just super easy for anyone to use and we share information with people internally and externally.

    • @TM-vg4mx
      @TM-vg4mx 4 года назад

      Stewart Gauld thank you

  • @gogreensustainability4057
    @gogreensustainability4057 3 года назад

    Great video thank you Stewart.
    I would like to know if you have a video that will show me how to create files to share with each of my clients so that only we can see and access them.
    Where l can request files from them (lve just learnt that) and they can upload to the file we are sharing. No one else must be able to see this clients file.
    I have set up a free business account so far and started to experiment but l'm not sure if Dropbox is what l need. Its vital that my clients cant see one another in my list of files.
    I hope you can help. Thank you Lucy

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад +1

      You are welcome mate!
      Sorry I currently do not.
      You can simply share folders/files to specific clients. I do not have a tutorial on this but there will be information online if you are struggling to do this yourself. Simply privately share each folder with the email of you clients.

    • @gogreensustainability4057
      @gogreensustainability4057 3 года назад

      Thanks anyway 👍🏼

  • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
    @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 года назад

    Does Dropbox have a maximum number of rows for one-page? I just build a spreadsheet with 43 rows, but Dropbox insists upon making my spreadsheet TWO pages. What can I do to keep the one-page format? (Sat Jun 12, 10:55 PM)

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate! How did you make your spreadsheet? Google Sheets? Microsoft?

    • @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO
      @QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld
      Thanks, but I finally noticed that little box that needs to be checked if you want only one page. After checking it, I also solved many of my other problems by using a template. My spreadsheet still needs final proof-reading, but it's already good enough that I posted it on Facebook.(I need some reward after all of the time and effort that I spent on it.) Oh, I have an iMac, and I used Numbers.

  • @anordinaryjoe7565
    @anordinaryjoe7565 3 года назад

    Great video, I have a question btw. I don't have a dropbox account and viewed a few videos through some dropbox links/ files, so what exactly happens? Also will the dropbox users know that I viewed/accessed the links/files? I got worried since I saw messages saying "[User] shared this with you." when clicking the dropbox links/files and proceeding to the videos through the website.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate,
      You do not need an account to view.
      Yes they will see in real time when a file has been viewed.

  • @umeshshrestha8351
    @umeshshrestha8351 3 года назад

    when I tried to install desktop app in windows 7, it did not get installed. It asks permission to run when I click on installer file but after I give permission the installation wizard doesnt open and nothing happens. No error msg or nothing. it just doesnt get installed. Please help installing desktop app.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate!
      I will have to put a tutorial together for this.

  • @motoliterider
    @motoliterider 4 года назад

    I'm looking for a drive to share documents/files amongst fellow employees. Is this the best service for this? I'm not looking to pay for a service since this will be used outside of management.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Yes give Dropbox a go. It great for employee collaboration and sharing information. If 2gb is sufficient for storage. Then drop box is a great free option.

  • @josephineoliveros3991
    @josephineoliveros3991 3 года назад

    Hi, I have a question, there are files shared to me by my client and I need to edit it so she gave me access and it said I can edit the file, unfortunately I can't edit the files, all the documents are in .pages and .numbers, what should I do about it? hope you can help. Thanks!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Josephine,
      Try share and open with Google docs.

  • @cherylwashwell4666
    @cherylwashwell4666 4 года назад +1

    Thanks - great tutorial! I have made a bit of a mess by just adding things to dropbox and now I am trying to reorganize. I don't seem to be able to easily do this. Any recommendations?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Cheryl,
      Yes you should definitely organise everything into folders. Also connect with Google Drive. This helps with organisation.

    • @cherylwashwell4666
      @cherylwashwell4666 4 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Thanks - will do that.

  • @kayusentertainment
    @kayusentertainment 3 года назад

    Hi if am using a desktop to access my dropbox account can i transfer my music files directly to a flashdrive without saving it on the desktop itself

  • @je3199
    @je3199 3 года назад

    Dude thanks a ton, new viewer here. I have to ask (I'm a lover of accents), I've never heard professional pronounced as "per fishin al" (as I hear it). Can I ask the region of the world in which your English education is from? No offense intended, just pure curiosity, I rather like it. My wild guess is New Zealand. How far off am I?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate,
      No worries mate! You are correct. Living right here in the beautiful Bay or Plenty, New Zealand.

  • @Andrew-zg1dt
    @Andrew-zg1dt 4 года назад

    This will be a bit of a long question/ multi step question but im hoping you can help me!
    I am looking to sync my files between my laptop and desktop, and possibly ipad as i will explain later.
    I am a music producer, and am a student so I would like to have my digital notes via (one note, or another note software notability for ipad), or, i would like a 2 in 1 laptop and use one note on there.
    My question is, would one drive or dropbox work better for me? I would like to have these files for example a note stored, locally, as well as in the cloud so i have 2 forms of it right there in case i lose access to my dropbox account or one drive account, or my SSD Breaks. I would along with that back these files up to a google drive just for another storage, along with backup ssd. So do these files store locally and sync locally, or is it only a cloud based hard drive not taking space up on my computer/devices ssd? I would prefer a local sync, with it being backed up to cloud as well.
    If you were me, what would you do for your file setup structure to save my notes and music files across devices so i can work essentially seemlessly with it being backed up so i dont have to worry about data loss. Thank you

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Andrew,
      I would personally, sync both Drop Box and Google Drive together with one account. This is what we use.
      DropBox is great for local and cloud storage and the streamlined sync between the two. You have the option of storing on both (local and cloud), depending on the paid plan. Again, just because this is what we do. I would just use Google drive (cloud only) and Drop box (local and cloud storage). Make sure you connect the two programs together.
      I hope that helps!

    • @Andrew-zg1dt
      @Andrew-zg1dt 4 года назад

      @@StewartGauld yes it does, so stay away from one drive?

  • @maddisonrose4512
    @maddisonrose4512 3 года назад

    hi, my videos are all uploading onto dropbox upside down, do you know if there’s a way to turn them the right way round? thanks :)

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      That is very strange. When you download them again are they the right way?

    • @maddisonrose4512
      @maddisonrose4512 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Yeah, don't worry if you've never come across this, I'll keep trying!

  • @keriwatson8460
    @keriwatson8460 4 года назад

    I have Dropbox basic and someone just tried to share a 200+ file with me. Do I have to subscribe to download it? I cannot see how to download it to my computer. Even after following your instructions to keep it local.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад +1

      Hi Keri,
      They should have given you access to download. You should be able to click on the file/folder and click download from the options.

    • @keriwatson8460
      @keriwatson8460 4 года назад +1

      @@StewartGauld Thanks so much. Just sorted it out, they gave me access, but with a different email address. Your help is sincerely appreciated and wonderful how you respond so quickly.

  • @isabelcascales7692
    @isabelcascales7692 3 года назад

    Do you have any tutorial for personal use?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Isabel, No sorry. However, this is relevant as I cover the free plan.

  • @JohnEvert77
    @JohnEvert77 3 года назад

    Unfortunately does not explain why alterations in shared files that i make are not being seen by my team ('members') and vice versa

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate,
      That is odd. I will need to look into that.

  • @chriscopeman8820
    @chriscopeman8820 3 года назад

    How can I delete a file or folder? I don't want to upgrade to get more space, I just want to clear out some files so I don't run out of storage!!!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Chris,
      You can simply head over to your Dropbox web version and find the files/folders you want to delete.

  • @nigelclarkson918
    @nigelclarkson918 4 года назад

    Can anyone solve this problem. A news company sends us mp3 into a designated folder. The file they send is exactly the same file name everytime the send. This updates the previous file (of the same name). A different website that then wants to upload the file several times day (as it updates) needs to be able to have permission to get to the mp3 file in the folder on automation. Everytime the online radio website tries, it gets blocked . How do you get the designated folder open for sharing with the online radio website?? It is not an individual that wants the file, it is a website software that needs to copy the file. Any ideas Stewart or anyone else.. PLEASE!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Nigel,
      Im not 100% sure sorry. I would reach out to Dropbox support and speak to them about this. All the best mate!

    • @nigelclarkson918
      @nigelclarkson918 4 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Already have, not heard a whisper.. I know many radio stations do this.. its like pulling teeth to find out how! lol

  • @Shin_Master_Zero
    @Shin_Master_Zero 4 года назад

    Thank for help now i can make animation videos free you are hero

  • @gymwhite1911
    @gymwhite1911 4 года назад

    Why does my dropbox on my computer look different from my dropbox at drepbox.com? Do I need to sink it? I added files to my dropbox on my computer and they did not appear online or could I access them from my work computer or my cell phone. I am so confused.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Gym,
      Few things to check:
      - make sure your connected to the internet.
      - make sure your Dropbox is updated.
      - make sure you haven't run out of cloud storage on Dropbox.
      Let me know how you go. Thanks!

  • @MusicAndOtherColors
    @MusicAndOtherColors 3 года назад

    Well I can't find anywhere this button '' Get dropbox basic'' did they change it ?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      The interface might have changed slightly. But you will still be able to create a free/basic account.

    • @itchyhope.6782
      @itchyhope.6782 3 года назад

      Careful I had the same problem and to me, all they're trying to do is get people on their accounts.

    • @MusicAndOtherColors
      @MusicAndOtherColors 3 года назад

      @@itchyhope.6782 You are kidding me

  • @philhaynes5691
    @philhaynes5691 4 месяца назад

    Too much too fast. Sorry.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 месяца назад

      Hey! You can slow the video down :)

  • @stephenmorrison7407
    @stephenmorrison7407 3 года назад

    Well, I just installed DropBox on my Win7Pro computer, and it immediately screwed up everything. Everything on my desktop was shoved all the way to the left, some of the thumbnails were changed, some things just disappeared, it's a total disaster! Have spent hours trying to get everything sorted out. How do I get rid of this thing????

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi Stephen! Thanks not good mate. You might need to go ahead and uninstall the application.

    • @stephenmorrison7407
      @stephenmorrison7407 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Oh I'm DEFINITELY going to do that. But that won't restore my computer to the way it was.

  • @dimplegirl1159
    @dimplegirl1159 3 года назад

    Plzz tell me sir that ..Is Dropbox will bann in pakistan anytime in future??

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate, I'm not sure of the restrictions with you country! Sorry mate!

  • @BlankHero
    @BlankHero 2 года назад

    Hello please add timestamps for future people watching!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Will get onto this! Thanks mate!

  • @jonsi11
    @jonsi11 3 года назад

    This shit fucked up my all apps, now i have to add everything back to the computer just because it wanted to sync to all my files

  • @adarshkaran6611
    @adarshkaran6611 4 года назад

    Remember that teacher from numberphile...😏

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад +1

      Who? Haha

    • @adarshkaran6611
      @adarshkaran6611 4 года назад

      @@StewartGauld if you check out some of their videos, I remember seeing a teacher who looked very much similar to you sir😅

  • @kristin1533
    @kristin1533 4 года назад +2

    Good tutorial, but he sounds as if he's trying to sell Dropbox.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Kristin,
      Thanks for your comment! Definitely, not trying to sell! Haha just a great tool.

  • @itchyhope.6782
    @itchyhope.6782 3 года назад

    The first thing I want to do IS FIND DROPBOX BASICS.

  • @aerofpv2109
    @aerofpv2109 3 года назад

    The worst cloud company ever! Dropbox removed my desktop files from my personal PC and I can't get them back to my desktop. I filed a complaint with the BBB. I'm livid!

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Oh no! That's not good mate! Hope you resolve this.

  • @donaldwstevenson4421
    @donaldwstevenson4421 4 года назад +1

    Yes a good tutorial, but too fast. You obviously know the program but by the time I see what you are doing, you have moved on to the next feature. Just pause at each feature before explaining its features.

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад +1

      Hi Donald, Thank you for the feedback. I find the best way to follow a tutorial is to pause it after an explanation by hitting the space bar.
      All the best!

    • @08ruben69
      @08ruben69 4 года назад

      @@StewartGauld or slow down the playback speed :)

  • @patriqcnewman275
    @patriqcnewman275 4 года назад

    It’s so complicated

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Patriqc, What is complicated? Can I help?

  • @alamgirhoque0
    @alamgirhoque0 3 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @johnpirillo2797
    @johnpirillo2797 3 года назад

    Much too fast. Did not learn anything

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Sorry to hear John, I appreciate the feedback.

    • @johnpirillo2797
      @johnpirillo2797 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld Probably not you. I notice as I get older, many things move too fast

    • @jennygibbons1258
      @jennygibbons1258 3 года назад

      I turned it down to 0.75 speed.... perfect 👌

  • @erhaus
    @erhaus 3 года назад

    Thank you, can you please can you tell me how I can delete a folder DB made called My PC desktop, It downloaded everything from my desktop and also left me with nothing on the DT except my rubbish bin..what a bloody nightmare, I don't want it to sync with my desktop and I also don't want this file in DB...please advice it happened twice phffffff I hate this new DB :(

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  3 года назад

      Hi mate, yes you can. You will be able to find this on Dropbox support page. However, we will cover this in our next Dropbox tutorial as this is a common issue!

    • @erhaus
      @erhaus 3 года назад

      @@StewartGauld I know I can, I just don't know how, I would like to do it on my desktop or iPhone. please when you make your video talk slowly thank you

  • @JS-hc3tr
    @JS-hc3tr 2 года назад

    Does your client have to also have a drop box account in order to send you files?

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  2 года назад

      Hey,
      No they do not need an account.

  • @louiseboyd8896
    @louiseboyd8896 4 года назад

    I'm lost......I have a tablet.....I can't access my artwork which was scanned and put on dropbox......the files are huge.......for POD website.......public computer screen has me baffled......I cannot understand this......I have no one who can help me......

    • @StewartGauld
      @StewartGauld  4 года назад

      Hi Louise,
      Are you able to log into Dropbox from a computer? Are you not able to download the files?

    • @louiseboyd8896
      @louiseboyd8896 4 года назад

      Hi Stewart.....thank you for responding.....tablet is impossible.....I got onto a public computer and the main screen dropbox and I couldn't figure out where to click to view and also send......I clicked a folder (file) and it asked me if I wanted to save the changes.......what changes......also too make matters worse the print shop botched the first attempt so I was viewing botched data....they have fixed the problem and dropbox is ok now.....i am going to to try again now.......the screen is baffling.....I don't understand the configuration and how to navigate on the 1st dropbox screen........if you could just tell me where to click and how to view and how to send.......the screen looks like it is from Mars.....maybe it's because fed ex kinkos looks diff........library is closed......