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Sync Dropbox Data

Files

The File object is used to represent a file in the workspace. The Object typically exists under a folder or drive, if it exists.

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Folders

The Folder object is used to represent a collection of files and/or folders in the workspace. Could be within a drive, if it exists.

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Groups

The Group object is used to represent any subset of Users. This can extend to company domains as well.

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Users

The User object is used to represent a user within the File Storage account.

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FAQ on integrating with Dropbox’s API

What are the common endpoint interactions when integrating Dropbox with Merge?

Here’s a look at some of the endpoints you can interact with:

  • Files: Upload, list, and retrieve metadata for files. This is ideal for syncing and organizing documents
  • Folders: Create, navigate, and manage folders to structure data storage
  • Sharing: Manage shared links and permissions for files and folders
  • Users: Access user account information, such as profiles or storage quotas

Learn more about the Dropbox endpoints Merge can interact with.

How often does Merge sync with Dropbox?

Merge supports the following sync frequencies for Dropbox:

  • Daily Sync: Data is synced once every 24 hours
  • Standard Sync: Data is synced every 6 hours
  • High Sync: Data is synced every 3 hours
  • Highest Sync: The most frequent sync, which updates your customers’ Dropbox data every hour

You can also use features like Force Resync (to async data ad hoc) or Automatic Webhooks (to sync data in real-time).

Learn more about Merge’s sync frequencies for Dropbox data.

What other file storage integrations does Merge support?

Once you’ve built to Merge’s File Storage Unified API, you can add integrations with the following file storage applications (in addition to Dropbox):

  • Box
  • Google Drive
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint

Learn more about the file storage integrations Merge supports.

How does Merge handle syncing custom Dropbox data?

Merge provides several features to help you sync custom data from Dropbox, including:

  • Field Mapping: This allows you to map data fields between Dropbox and your application, ensuring you can access the exact data you need

  • Remote Data: Merge enables you to fetch data from Dropbox dynamically, so you can keep your app up-to-date with the latest information

  • Authenticated Passthrough Requests: You can use this feature to pass requests directly to Dropbox with your customer’s authentication, ensuring secure and customized data access

Learn more about each of these features in Merge’s Docs.

How is your customer's Dropbox data encrypted and where is it stored?

Your customer’s Dropbox data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols. 

All data is also transmitted over HTTPS to ensure secure communication between Merge and Dropbox. And the data is stored in secure, compliant cloud environments, adhering to best practices for security and privacy, and can be hosted in regions that meet your organization's specific requirements.

How long does it take developers to set up a Dropbox integration?

Building to Merge’s File Storage Unified API typically takes anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Once you’ve built this connection, you can easily add integrations with Dropbox and several other file storage systems—all but ensuring that you can integrate at scale, fast.

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import merge
from merge.client import Merge
merge_client = Merge(api_key="<YOUR_API_KEY>", account_token="<YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN>")
employee = merge_client.hris.employees.list()

import { MergeClient, Merge } from '@mergeapi/merge-node-client';
const merge = new MergeClient({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  accountToken: 'YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN',
});
employee = await merge.hris.employees.list()

ApiClient.instance.authentications.tokenAuth = {
  type: 'bearer',
  accessToken: 'API_KEY',
};
new EmployeesApi().employeesList('ACCOUNT_TOKEN', {}, (data) => {
  console.log(data);
});

import (
  "context"
  "fmt"
  merge "github.com/fern-api/merge-go"
  mergeclient "github.com/fern-api/merge-go/client"
  "github.com/fern-api/merge-go/hris"
)

client := mergeclient.NewClient(
  mergeclient.ClientWithAuthApiKey("<YOUR_API_KEY>"),
  mergeclient.ClientWithHeaderAccountToken("<YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN>"),
)
employee, err := client.Hris().Employees().List(
  context.TODO(),
  &hris.EmployeesRetrieveRequest{
    IncludeRemoteData: merge.Bool(true),
  },
)
if err != nil {
  return err
}
fmt.Printf("Retrieved employee with ID %q\n", *employee.Id)

ApiClient client = Configuration.getDefaultApiClient();
client.setBasePath('https://api.merge.dev/api/ats/v1');
ApiKeyAuth tokenAuth = client.getAuthentication('tokenAuth');
tokenAuth.setApiKey('API_KEY');
CandidatesApi apiInstance = new CandidatesApi(client);
apiInstance.candidatesList('ACCOUNT_TOKEN');

import com.merge.api.MergeApiClient;
import com.merge.api.resources.hris.employees.requests.EmployeesRetrieveRequest;
import com.merge.api.resources.hris.types.Employee;
MergeApiClient mergeClient = MergeApiClient.builder()
    .accountToken("ACCOUNT_TOKEN")
    .apiKey("API_KEY")
    .build();
Employee employee = mergeClient.hris().employees().list(
    EmployeesRetrieveRequest.builder()
        .includeRemoteData(true)
        .build());

{
"id": "0958cbc6-6040-430a-848e-aafacbadf4ae",
"remote_id": "19202938",
"employee_number": "2",
"company": "8d9fd929-436c-4fd4-a48b-0c61f68d6178",
"first_name": "Dirna",
"last_name": "Emanuel",
"display_full_name": "Dirna Emanuel",
"username": "dirnaemanuel",
"groups": [
  "21a54124-397f-494d-985e-3c5b330b8a68"
],
"work_email": "dirna@merge.dev",
"personal_email": "dirnaemanuel@gmail.com",
"mobile_phone_number": "+1234567890",
"employments": [
  "17a54124-287f-494d-965e-3c5b330c9a68"
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