
Seamlessly connect Tableau with Dropbox to unlock powerful data visualization directly from your cloud files.




Our Tableau and Dropbox integration enables you to effortlessly access, analyze, and visualize your Dropbox-stored data within Tableau. By bridging these two platforms, you can streamline your workflow, collaborate more efficiently, and make data-driven decisions faster. Simply connect your Dropbox account to Tableau, import your datasets, and create dynamic dashboards that update automatically as your Dropbox files change.

To connect Dropbox to Tableau, navigate to the data source section in Tableau, select Dropbox as your data connector, and authorize access by logging into your Dropbox account. Once connected, you can browse and select files stored in Dropbox to import into Tableau.
Tableau supports common data file formats stored in Dropbox, including CSV, Excel (.xls, .xlsx), JSON, and Google Sheets files synced via Dropbox. This allows you to visualize a wide range of datasets directly from your Dropbox storage.
Yes, with the integration, Tableau can be set to refresh data extracts or live connections based on your Dropbox files, ensuring your dashboards reflect the most current data without manual intervention.
Absolutely. The integration uses secure OAuth authentication to connect your accounts, and all data transfers are encrypted. Your data remains protected according to Dropbox and Tableau’s stringent security standards.
Yes, by storing data files in shared Dropbox folders, multiple team members can access and update datasets. Tableau dashboards connected to these shared files will reflect changes, enabling collaborative data analysis and reporting.





