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Create a data source using Dropbox

To create a data source using a file stored on Dropbox, you need to accomplish 3 tasks:

• Start the data source creation process
• Use your OAuth token to authenticate with Dropbox
• Use the data connector to select a file

Note: This guide assumes that you already have an active Dropbox account.

Step 1: Start the data source creation process

1. Click on the Library link.
2. Select the Data Sources tab.
3. Click the Create a New Data Source button.
4. Select the Dropbox option.

Step 2: Use your OAuth token to authenticate with Dropbox

1. Click the Sign In to Dropbox button.
2. Sign in to your Dropbox account.
3. Click the Grant Access button.
4. Save your OAuth Credentials.

Step 3: Select the data file

1. Select your data file using the selection tool.
2. Click the Get File button.
3. If the file is located within a sub-folder, click the folder icon to view its contents.

Note: Dropbox provides this information on the public sharing of files and folders.

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