How to Enable Dropbox in SiteSkite

SiteSkite lets you use Dropbox as a backup storage provider so your WordPress backups are safe and accessible anytime. Follow the steps below to connect your Dropbox account.

1. Create a Dropbox App

1. Go to the Dropbox App Console.

2. Click Create App.

   

3. Select:

   • Scoped Access → App Folder (recommended for security).

   • Permission Type → Full Dropbox or App Folder (choose depending on your preference).

4. Give your app a unique name (e.g., siteskite-backup).

   

5. After creating, you’ll get:

   • App Key (client_id)

   • App Secret (client_secret)

2. Set the Redirect URI

In your Dropbox app settings, add your redirect URI. Example:

https://yourdomain.com/?page=siteskite-callback

This is where Dropbox will send the authorization code after user approval.

3. Authorize Dropbox Access

Construct the authorization URL:

https://www.dropbox.com/oauth2/authorize
?client_id=YOUR_APP_KEY
&response_type=code
&redirect_uri=YOUR_REDIRECT_URI

• Replace YOUR_APP_KEY and YOUR_REDIRECT_URI.

• Open this URL in your browser.

• Login to Dropbox and approve access.

• You’ll be redirected back with an AUTHORIZATION_CODE in the URL.

4. Exchange the Authorization Code for Access Token

Send a POST request to Dropbox API:

Endpoint:

https://api.dropboxapi.com/oauth2/token

Parameters:

• code=AUTHORIZATION_CODE

• grant_type=authorization_code

• client_id=YOUR_APP_KEY

• client_secret=YOUR_APP_SECRET

• redirect_uri=YOUR_REDIRECT_URI

Dropbox will return an access_token.

5. Add Dropbox to SiteSkite

1. Go to SiteSkite Portal → Settings → Storage Providers.

2. Select Dropbox.

3. Enter your:

   • App Key

   • App Secret

   • Access Token

   • App Folder

4. Save the settings.

Once enabled, SiteSkite will be able to:

• Upload backups to Dropbox automatically.

• Restore backups from Dropbox to your WordPress site.