> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/additional-tools/dropbox.md).

# Dropbox

The dropbox is a file exchange tool that allows you and your learners to share files with each other within the course.

> For collecting graded student work, the [Assignments](/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/assessing-learners/assignments.md) tool is usually more appropriate, as it includes grading and feedback features. The dropbox is better suited for informal file sharing.

## Sending a File

1. Open the **Dropbox** tool from the course homepage
2. Click **Share a new file**
3. Select the file to upload
4. Choose the **recipient(s)** — one or more enrolled users or course groups
5. Send

## Receiving Files

When someone sends you a file, it appears in your dropbox inbox. You can:

* **Download** the file
* **Add a comment** to the file (after it has been received)
* **Move** the file into one of your categories
* **Delete** the file from your inbox

## Organizing files

Both sent and received files can be organized into custom **categories** (folders). Use the category controls in the dropbox toolbar to create a category, then move files into it. If the platform setting "allow overwrite" is enabled, re-sending a file with the same name lets you overwrite the previous version.

You can also batch-download selected files as a ZIP.

## As a Teacher

* You can send files to individual learners, groups of learners, or all enrolled users
* You can view files sent to you by learners
* This tool is useful for sharing supplementary materials, providing individual feedback documents, or receiving informal submissions