Sync Dropbox Images with Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide
Connect and display Dropbox images on your Squarespace site by following these three simple steps:
Step 1 - Connect Dropbox Account
- Navigate to "Connected Accounts" menu
- Click "Connect Account"
- Choose Dropbox from Social Accounts
- Enter your Dropbox credentials
- Click "Allow" to authorize
Step 2 - Set Up Dropbox Folders
- Access your Dropbox account
- Create a folder path: /Apps/Squarespace/[Your-Account-ID]
- Note: Your Account ID is the first part of your built-in domain (before .squarespace.com)
- Create subfolders for each gallery page you want
- Folder names will become gallery page titles
- Add your images to these folders
Supported File Types:
- .png
- .jpg
- .gif
- To exclude files, add underscore (_) before filename
Step 3 - Publish and Sync
- Return to Connected Accounts panel
- Click "Publish to Squarespace" under Dropbox
- Find new gallery pages in "Unlinked" section
- Organize pages in navigation menus
Updating Your Galleries:
- Add or remove images in Dropbox folders
- Go to Connected Accounts
- Click "Publish to Squarespace"
- Wait for sync to complete
Troubleshooting: If you receive a "Sync failed" error after adding many images:
- Wait several minutes
- Refresh the gallery page
- Verify new images appear
Note: Deleting folders or content from Dropbox will remove them from your site automatically.