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tonyob
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

How to backup entire mac easily

Been using dropbox for years just to backup a specific folder. Now I want to purchase the option to backup my entire computer but when i follow the helpdesk article it tells me to go to preferences, then backup and then it asks me to nominate specific folders. I don't want to chose folders, I want the entire pc backed up (mac). Please advise.

Computer Backup
Desktop
Setting up the apps
  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    3 years ago
    Hi tonyob! 

    Yes, that is correct. At the moment, it'd be only these paths. 

    If you need anything else, I'm here for you.
  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    3 years ago
    Hey tonyob, welcome to our Community! 

    At the moment, our Computer backup feature allows you to backup key paths, such as: Desktop, Downloads, and Documents. 

    However, if you have content outside of these paths that you need to sync to your account, you'd need to place it in the Dropbox folder and allow for it to sync. 

    I hope this clarifies.
     
    • tonyob's avatar
      tonyob
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      Thanks for the quick reply.  Am I able to specify my home folder as one of such paths?

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        tonyob
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago

        I had a look and it seems only a predetermined set of six folders is a available?

         

        Desktop

        Documents

        Downloads

        Movies

        Music

        Pictures

         

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