Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage software. These types of services require that we create an account to use them. In order to get our free account with 2 GB of storage, we must have an email.
To start creating an account, tap on Sign up.
Start creating a Dropbox account
In the First name field, write your name. In the Last name field, write your last name. In the fields Email and Password you must write your email and the password you prefer, respectively. The password must not be the same as the one you use for other services to increase security.
Dropbox registration form
Check the box I agree to the Dropbox terms to accept the terms of use of the service.
Accept Dropbox’s terms and conditions for use
On the other hand, the feature I'd like to receive direct marketing email updates from Dropbox is optional. If you activate it, you authorize Dropbox to send direct mail to you.
Subscribe to marketing emails
When you have entered all your data in the form, tap on Create account.
Create an account in Dropbox
Next, Dropbox will offer you a payment plan. If you want to try it free for 30 days tap on Try free for 30 days.
Free trial of Dropbox’s premium plan
If you do not want to continue with the free account, tap on the cross in the upper left corner.
Skip the free trial of Dropbox’s premium plan
Next, Dropbox will ask you if you want to make a backup of the pictures you take with the device. Tap Select photos to upload to choose which photos you want to save or Skip to skip this step.
Backup of photos in Dropbox
Finally, the application will offer you the possibility to use Dropbox on your computer. If you choose Yes, continue, you will be taken through a three-step tutorial to help you install the PC or Mac version. On the other hand, if you want to skip this step, choose Skip.
Tutorial to install Dropbox on a PC
At this point, you have reached the end of the process. You have an active Dropbox account on your Android device and can start uploading, sharing, and organizing documents.
Dropbox’s home page
How to create your Dropbox account with Google or Apple
As an alternative, you can create a Dropbox user with your Apple or Google account. To do that, tap on Sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple.
Creating a Dropbox account with Google or Apple
Take the Google account, for example. Once you select Sign in with Google, choose the account you want to use for registration from the pop-up box.
Creating a Dropbox account with Google
Read the permissions you give to Dropbox and if you agree, tap Allow.
Accepting permissions required by Dropbox
From here, the steps to complete the registration are the same as explained at the beginning of the article.
