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rymanbugs's avatar
rymanbugs
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Backup from Dropbox to External HD

I’d like to backup the entire contents of my large Dropbox account to an external hard drive. What is the best way to do this? Considerations: I have a complex web of folders and files, some of ...
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rferretti's avatar
rferretti
Explorer | Level 4

 Hi @rymanbugs,

have you been able to find a solution for this? I have a similar situation and  would like to create an additional backup on an external HD. I find it strange that Dropbox does not offer a solution.

rymanbugs's avatar
rymanbugs
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Hi rferretti 

 

No solution yet. I also find it strange, considering a big part of DB’s value to customers lies in backups.

  • MarkyMark1's avatar
    MarkyMark1
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    I am also looking to backup from my Dropbox account straight to an external hard drive. 

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