How to Use Dropbox for Large Files (WAV / Trackouts)

Here are the steps to follow to upload large beat files to Dropbox.

Dropbox is a file hosting service.

Create a Dropbox Account & Beats Folder

1. Click Here to Create an Account.

2. Downloading Dropbox software is optional.

3. Check your email inbox and verify your email address.

• You need to do this before you can create a folder.

4. Click Here to Visit the Dropbox Dashboard ( You should be logged in )

5. Click Files on the sidebar.

6. Click New Folder on the right.

7. Enter a name for the folder, like beats, my-beats, your-name-beats, etc.

8. Click the folder you just created.

9. Drag your beat files ( in zip files ) into the window.

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Add File URLs in the Music Maker Beat Store

1. Roll over the beat you want the file URL for and click the Share button.

2. Click Create a Link.

3. Click Copy Link.

4. Edit the beat you want to add the URL to and paste the file URL into the File URL input under Beat Files.

• Important: Change 0 to 1 at the end of the URL. This forces the link to automatically download when clicked in the beat store.

5. In WordPress, click the Publish or Update button.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 for your large beat files.

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Try doing test payments to make sure the downloads work properly.

Reference Articles

• Force a file or folder to download or render on Dropbox.com
• CloudLinker – Direct Link Generator for Dropbox