Sync to Dropbox
Automatically upload your Apple Health export to a Dropbox folder on every sync. Supports timestamped files (builds a history) or stable naming (always overwrites the same file).
Prerequisites
- Health Data Export app (iPhone)
- A Dropbox account
- A Dropbox access token (generated at dropbox.com/developers/apps)
Setup
- Open the app → Settings → Sync
- Tap the provider selector and choose Dropbox
- Enter your folder path (e.g.
/HealthData/) — the folder must already exist in Dropbox - Paste your access token — the app stores it securely in the iOS Keychain
- Choose file naming mode: Timestamped or Stable (see below)
- Tap Test Connection to verify the token and folder
- Enable Auto-Sync and choose your sync interval
File Naming Modes
| Mode | Behaviour | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamped | Creates a new file on each sync, e.g. health-export-2026-04-13.json |
Building a historical archive |
| Stable | Overwrites the same file every time, e.g. health-export.json |
Zapier/Make automations, always-fresh single file |
What Gets Uploaded
- Steps (daily totals)
- Sleep (duration + stages)
- Heart Rate
- HRV (SDNN)
- Workouts
- Weight
- VO2 Max
Troubleshooting
- "Upload failed: 401" — Token is expired or invalid. Regenerate it at dropbox.com/developers/apps.
- "Invalid folder path" — The folder must exist in Dropbox before syncing. Create it first.
- Token not saving — Make sure the app has Keychain access (check iOS Settings → Privacy).
See also: Dropbox setup guide and Nextcloud / WebDAV sync.