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#  **How to import a feed from Dropbox to Mergado** 

 

 

 [    ![](https://www.mergado.com/sites/default/files/perm/user-avatar/23021961102131189073595481259913287n.jpg)   Lukáš Horák  ](https://www.mergado.com/blog/lukas-horak) [Case Studies](https://www.mergado.com/category/case-studies) , [How to use Mergado](https://www.mergado.com/category/how-to-use-mergado) 

10. 3. 2021

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  ![How to import a feed from Dropbox to Mergado](https://www.mergado.com/sites/default/files/field/image/jak-funguje-en_0.png)  

Do you use [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) to **store** your shop data? Save time searching for instructions on how to manage the import of feed into [Mergado](https://www.mergado.com/get-started). We have prepared **a simple procedure** which help you to set up file sharing correctly. Let’s get to it.



 

 

 
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Do you use [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) to **store** your shop data? Save time searching for instructions on how to manage the import of feed into [Mergado](https://www.mergado.com/get-started). We have prepared **a simple procedure** which help you to set up file sharing correctly. Let’s get to it.

## Clear instructions for Dropbox users

Have you experienced that when you shared a file, the [URL](https://www.mergado.com/tag/url-in-xml-feed) only pointed to a preview? Follow the **steps below** to get a direct link to download the file.

**1.** Upload your feed to *Dropbox*.

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Y5zysLXsgXYGJYiFHWk3glruFDcANBmKyulKaLvSQ_oGWW2d1Sxw7rShFE9uvHJQ39Ogp0o2mzox1Jwj8pL4gesdtvBpLY5oWsxIKWHf6DiS49RjG8I6jpZ4WvmsbFwBEiNaZytp)

**2**. In the file, **click the link** to copy it to the file.

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**3.** In Mergado, run the wizard to create new export and **paste the copied link**.

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**4. Overwrite the value** at the end of the URL *“dl = 0” to “dl = 1”* before continuing.

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**5.** Click **Continue**. It will start the required product import.

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Use the previous procedure only for Dropbox storage. Need help with setting up storage for **Google Drive or iCloud**? Contact our [support](https://mailto:mergado@mergado.com).

 

 

 

 

 

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Lukáš takes care of most of the Czech and English communication in Mergado. Through blogs, e‑mail, and social networks, he regularly supplies readers with e‑commerce news and news and tips from Mergado. In his time off, he enjoys simple things like badminton, digging the hidden gems of the 80’s, and seafood served with red wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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