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Backup a password protected external drive

Backup a password protected external drive

cicb
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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 be password protected as I'll be carrying it around. Does Dropbox backup work normally with password protected external drives?

 

I'll also make a test with a small pen-drive to check it out as I didn't find an answer on google. I'll let you know!

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Walter
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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!


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Walter
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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
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cicb
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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!

Walter
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No worries @cicb - I'm glad I could help. 

 

See you around the Community and take care! 


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