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jgriffo1
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3 years ago

How can I automate retrieval of a refresh token using the Python API?

I have a Python app that is intended to run as a scheduled job to save files to Dropbox at regular intervals.  When I have a refresh token, this works fine: dbx = dropbox.Dropbox(app_key='xxx', ap...
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Greg-DB
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igor-plotnikov Can you clarify what you mean when you say the page won't open? Are you getting some error? That link is working for me.

 

In any case, for the official Dropbox Python SDK, you can find examples of getting and using a refresh token at the following links:
 

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igor-plotnikov
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2 years ago

Here is what I see:

 

 

 

Thank you for the useful links!

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