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cicb
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Backup a password protected external drive
Hi! I'm new to the community, so excuse me if I messed up with the category! I use an external ssd as a extension storage of my computer and I want it to be backed up. I also need this ssd to...
- 2 years ago
Hey cicb, thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!
When you say password protected external drives, are you referring to encrypted drives or you had something else in mind?
For more information on the Dropbox Backup requirements, you can have a look here.
I hope this helps and please keep us posted!
Walter
2 years agoDropbox Staff
Hey cicb, thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!
When you say password protected external drives, are you referring to encrypted drives or you had something else in mind?
For more information on the Dropbox Backup requirements, you can have a look here.
I hope this helps and please keep us posted!
- cicb2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Hi Walter, thank you that's the information I needed! I was talking about an encrypted drive. Sadly Encrypted APFS are not supported on Dropbox, I will try to find a different solution. Thanks again!
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