Dropbox is a service for uploading files to the web. It offers you 2 gb space at start, but, you can increase it by buying more space, or referring friends. But more on that later, lets get started for now.

Step 1 : Register and Login

You first have to sign up for dropbox. You need to enter some of your information, and do remember to choose a strong password.

You will receive a conformation mail on your eMail ID. You are recommended to read the Dropbox Guide.

Step 2: Download and Install

Once you have logged in, you have to download a file. The file is of 14 mb, and then you have to install it.

I recommend you to change the location of the dropbox folder, as that is where you will put all your files to be uploaded.

Done! Some Tips

Dropbox is a very useful service for everyone. Here are some basics.

  • Anything you pt in dropbox is private to you. Except what you put in the public folder, ofcourse.
  • Make files public by putting in the public folder. Then, you can grab their download link by right clicking on the file, going to drobox, and clicking copy public link.
  • You can share folders with other people using dropbox. You can use this feature to make team projects. Just right click on the folder, go to dropbox, and when you get to a webpage, just enter the person(s) email ID, and an optional message. You will be notified everytime a file is updated.

Get More Space

You have two ways to get more space in drop box. One is by buying more space. You get 50 gb space by paying 9.99$ per month, or 99$ per year. You get 100gb space by paying 19.99$ per month, or 199$ per year. Other is to invite your friends. You can get 8gb more by inviting friends. Each friend invited will give you 256mb of space.Hope you like dropbox, and use it.