You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.
Forum Discussion
Share a folder for uploading files
Hi,
I need to be able to create, share, and send a link to a folder that can be used to upload a file by anyone with the link.
I need to be able to do this automatically. When I create ...
In order to make API calls, you will need to have an API app.
The 'missing_scope' error indicates that while the app is permitted to use that scope, the particular access token you're using to make the API call does not have that scope granted. Also, be aware that just adding a scope to your app via the App Console does not retroactively grant that scope to existing access tokens.
That being the case, to make any API calls that require that scope, you'll need to get a new access token with that scope, like you did.
I think I have fixed this by recreating the token. Still unsure if this is the right way to go though i.e creating an app
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffIn order to make API calls, you will need to have an API app.
The 'missing_scope' error indicates that while the app is permitted to use that scope, the particular access token you're using to make the API call does not have that scope granted. Also, be aware that just adding a scope to your app via the App Console does not retroactively grant that scope to existing access tokens.
That being the case, to make any API calls that require that scope, you'll need to get a new access token with that scope, like you did.
About Dropbox API Support & Feedback
Find help with the Dropbox API from other developers.
