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Using token with API v2.
Hello guys, I learning about API v2, I was read the API commands and testing, so in my first commad teste I have a trouble, I try type the command: curl -X POST https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files...
1. I'm not sure what part of my message are you referring to when you say "admins team", as I didn't use that exact term, but a Dropbox for Business team is a paid level of Dropbox service built for businesses. Some members of these teams are designated as "admins" and have additional abilities that other members don't.
2. Yes, using a Dropbox API (not Business) app you can generate a token for your own account. It sounds like you're not on a Business team or trying to use Business functionality, so you should use a normal Dropbox API app.
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffIn order to make an API call like /2/files/copy, you do need an access token, and to get an access token, you do need to register an app. (The app registration defines what kind of access the resulting access tokens enable.) There's no harm in registering an app though. You can rename or delete it later if you want.
The first error you got indicates that the token you're passing (in your case the string "null") is invalid.
The second error you got indicates that you registered a Dropbox Business API app, which can only be linked by Dropbox Business team admins. If you're on a Business team and need to be an admin, you'll need to request that change from an existing admin.
If you don't need Dropbox Business API functionality though (e.g., /2/files/copy isn't only Business functionality) you can register a Dropbox API app, as opposed to a Dropbox Business API app, here:
hmmm, ok I understood in parts...
1 - what is exaclyt the dropbox business "admins team" ?
2 - So, if I create an Dropxbox API instead a Dropbox Business API I can generate a token without any problem?
Thanks for your time,friend!
- Greg-DB
1. I'm not sure what part of my message are you referring to when you say "admins team", as I didn't use that exact term, but a Dropbox for Business team is a paid level of Dropbox service built for businesses. Some members of these teams are designated as "admins" and have additional abilities that other members don't.
2. Yes, using a Dropbox API (not Business) app you can generate a token for your own account. It sounds like you're not on a Business team or trying to use Business functionality, so you should use a normal Dropbox API app.
Thanks for your time dude!
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