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File Requests API (or Zapier Integration)?
I am looking for a way to automate the File Requests process. I currently have a Zapier Zap (Action) set up that creates a folder with my required parameters, and I have even see where I can set tha...
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffI can't offer help with Zapier, but Dropbox itself does offer an API you can use for getting, creating, and updating file requests programmatically:
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#file_requests
That's a link to the documentation for the HTTPS endpoints themselves, but we recommend using one of the official SDKs if possible:
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation
Those have corresponding native methods for the HTTPS endpoints.
Note that the Dropbox API doesn't offer the ability to send the file request(s) to other users via Dropbox, like you can trigger from the Dropbox web site. You'd need to send the file request link via your own communications channel(s).
This feature is badly needed. I just purchased a paid plan with dropbox to do exactly this and found out afterwards that this option was not available through the API. Maybe a deal breaker for me if this feature is not added soon :( I hope Dropbox are listening!
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