Dropbox is a cloud storage and file sharing service that allows users to access and sync files across multiple devices. It was founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi to address Houston's problem of losing track of USB drives. Dropbox uses AES-256-bit encryption to securely store and sync files across users' computers, phones, and the Dropbox cloud. Key features include file sharing, mobile access, version history, and file recovery. Users can install Dropbox on computers and mobile devices, then drag and drop files to their Dropbox folder to sync and share files seamlessly across all their devices.

1. All your photos, video and docs
anywhere…
By –Ramanjeet lamba

2. Imagine......
 A person forgets his/her USB drive and
need to save the file . Any
suggestions????

3. Contents
• History
• What is Dropbox?
• Features
• How to use Dropbox?
• How to share files with others?
• Recovery of files
•Appllication
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Scope
• Conclusion

4. History…..
Dropbox was founded in 2007 by two MIT
graduates, Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi.
It was launched publicly in 2008
As an MIT student, Houston had trouble keeping
track of his USB. As a result, he decided to create
a website designed especially to save files online in
order to have access to them anywhere.

5. What is dropbox ?
Dropbox is a web based service that syncs files across
multiple platform ,regardless of file type . But you are not
limited to web- there’s a desktop application for pc ,Mac
and Linux AND app for iphone, ipad, blackberry and
android .
Dropbox allow to you save a file on your home
computer, open it and edit it at work or school and view it
on your smart phone.
Dropbox also automatically creates backup version of
your file.
Applicants can also download it on their Smartphones or
mobile (iPhones, Android, and Blackberry)

6. Dropbox features....

7. File syncing
 Edit and save
a file on one
device, and it
automatically
syncs to your
other Dropbox-
enabled
devices

8. File sharing
Any file you save to the Public folder is
assigned a public link you can share with others
Go to bit.ly/dropboxdoc for an example
You can also invite specific people to share any
other folder in your Dropbox folder

9. Online backup
When you
save a file to
your Dropbox
folder, it’s
automatically
backed up to
Dropbox’s
servers.

10. Security and privacy
Provides high level of security.
Use AES-256 bit encryption
technique.
Encryption program includes Box
Cryptor or True Crypt.
Two step verification is done
before login.
Nobody can see private files in
Dropbox unless they are invited, or
they’re in the Public folder.
(Everything in your Public folder is,
by definition accessible to

11. Mobile Device Access
Viewing files and faves on the
iPhone

12. What it replaces
 External harddrive
Google docs.
Emailing files to your self
Ftp programs
USB drive

13. How do you use Dropbox?
Go to

14. Click “Download Dropbox”

15. Just follow the installation
instructions

16. When you reach this
window, choose “I don’t
have a Dropbox account”

17. Fill out needed information
Click “Next”

18. Choose 2 GB then click “Next”
Choose 2 GB then click “Next”

19. Choose Typical then click “Install”

20. Click “Next”

21. Click “Finish”

22. Open again
http://www.dropbox.com

23. Click “Log In”

24. Enter your Email and Password

26. Click “upload”

27. Select file you want to upload,
Click “Open”

28. The file is now
uploaded successfully

29. Your local PC dropbox
will also be updated

30. So whatever you uploaded on
your online dropbox…
you can find them in your local
dropbox folder
In vice versa, if you update your
local dropbox..
Updating your dropbox through
your local PC.
Locate the dropbox folder in your
PC

31. In this example, it is located in the
drive C. Open dropbox

33. For example we need to transfer the file
“SAMPLE DOCUMENT” to dropbox

34. You may drag/drop or copy/pastes
the file to your dropbox folder

35. You may also
share your files to
others.

36. For instance you want to share
“Sample Folder” to others.

37. Move the mouse over the folder
you want to share and select
“Shared folder options”.

38. Enter email of whom you want to
share the folder, add a short
message and Click on “Share
folder”.

39. An invitation email will be sent to the
recipients…
And gives them a link to accept your invite
 Once they accept your invitation, the folder
will appear in their Dropbox account
Yes, they must have a dropbox account too...

40. Can I still recover my deleted
items?
Yes, you can!

41. Click “Show deleted files”

42. Select the document you want to
recover

43. Right click then click “Undelete”

44. Application of Dropbox:
Monitor your computer for running task or
from unauthorised access.
Manage your bit Torrent download.
Quickly install android application & ROMs.
Create your own cloud based library.
 Convert ,Share and Automate your files.

46. Dropbox Advantages:
Dropbox takes security of data very seriously.
Everything stored in it is encrypted both in transmission
and storage. Nobody can access the files unless he/she
decides to share them, and everything in the public
folder is accessible to anyone.
The website keeps up to 30 days of history (under
the tab “Events”), from which a task can be undone or
undeleted. On this note, there is an unlimited undo
option called “Pack-rat”.
Dropbox is a web 2.0 application that replaces the
USB,which means that moving files from one
software to another will be no longer necessary.

47. Dropbox’s Disadvantages:
The website is only free for the first 2GB, if users
want or need more space, they will be charged.(click
on “cost” (top of page), and look at the different
prices).
The reaction-time of uploading a file has the same
speed as the user’s internet connection.

48. SCOPE: Sync API
 Sync API Allows apps for iOS &
Android to treat files stored on
user’s dropbox account as if they
were:
Local
Managing syncing, caching
Offline access
Tracking changes easily

49. Simplifies and Smoothens the process of
integrating Dropbox storage into apps.
Syncs to Dropbox behind the scenes.
Lets you create folders quickly.
Retires uploading/downloading the file
autonomously.
Refreshes quickly.

50. Conclusion….
Minimal use of USB and shift to dropbox. It
is affordable, reliable, and safe.
Dropbox can be used as an alternative
USB drive.
It is applicable for learning.
Popularity has increased from 25 million in
2011 to 50 milion in 2013.