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rbato
5 years agoNew member | Level 2
How can I download an entire folder to an external server?
Hi Team!
I should download one of my sizable Dropbox folders to a remote server. (The folder is too big to download locally, therefore, I have to work with the folder on a high-performance server instead).
- I tried to use wget or curl + the URL of the folder (https://www.dropbox.com/xxxxx?dl=1). I keep getting an error like this:
"Reusing existing connection to www.dropbox.com:443.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 500 Internal Server Error
2020-04-16 10:15:11 ERROR 500: Internal Server Error."
- I also tried to create a dropbox App, but this is not clear how to use that App to get this process done and conjure my wanted folder to the remote place.
I am turning to the team now to ask your suggestions for what is the most straightforward way to download a Dropbox folder to a remote server. Please give me a detailed answer since I am a bit inexperienced with Dropbox. Let me know if you need further information. I appreciate your help!
- JayDropbox Staff
Hi rbato, thanks for posting on the Community!
The dl=1 option only works for shared links, and not to folders when you’re logged into your account.
Depending on how your browser works, you might be able to select which directory you want to save the folder when selecting it.
Bear in mind that if the folder is greater than 20 GB, or has more than 10,000 files in it, the download will fail.
Hope this helps to clarify matters!
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