Optionally, you can create a password and provide it to anyone who needs access to the video. Anyone who has the link can see the video. When sharing a video from Dropbox, students do not need to sign-in to view the video. Sharing video, disabling downloading, creating a password and adding a link to Blackboard The video folder has been uploaded to Dropbox. Please note, it takes longer if the video files are large. If you have a Video folder in your computer and wish to upload them to Dropbox, please follow these instructions:Ĭlick 'Upload' then 'Folder', select the video folder, and click the 'Upload' button.Ī small progress bar will appear on the bottom of the page. You will see a small progress bar on the bottom the page.

Click 'Upload' then 'Files', select the video file, and click the 'Open' button.

Click on the folder where the videos will be. You will see the expansion of folders below.

If you are uploading videos without folders, follow Step 3.

In your CUNY Dropbox, click on 'All Files' located on the left-hand side.

If you wish to create another folder, click 'All Files' on the left side and follow Steps 1 to 3 again.

On the right, click the '+ Create' button and then 'Folder'.

Click on the selected folder and follow the next step.

If you want to create a sub-folder to an existing folder in Dropbox, click on the ' > All files '.

In your CUNY Dropbox, click on 'All files' located on the left-hand side.Here is how to create folders in Dropbox: If you have multiple videos, we recommend organizing them in folders. You now have access to your CUNY Dropbox account. Sign in at using your CUNYFirst credentials.You can add timed annotations to your videos.When sharing a video with your students, create a link for viewing and post the link in your Blackboard (Bb) course. To stream your video but disallow downloading, the video format should be in mp4. In this tutorial, you will learn to access Dropbox, create folders, upload, and share videos with your students while not allowing students to download the video. You can store and access files from different devices (such as computers and mobile), share files, and collaborate on content. CUNY provides Dropbox and Dropbox Paper to all active CUNY students, faculty, and administrative staff.

Sending a dropbox link