How to Transfer Files Between FTP and Dropbox Using Backup Box
One method is to use a tool named Backup Box, which is a website built entirely to help people transfer files between different services., Quickly create an account by entering your preferred email and password. , Authorize the account you are...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: One method is to use a tool named Backup Box
FTP, by clicking the "Add new source" button at the top-left hand side of the page. , Each connector has a different set of instructions.
For example, FTP requires your server address, username, password, and port. , Dropbox, by clicking the "Add new destination" button at the top-right hand side of the page. , Each connect has a different set of instruction.
For example, Dropbox requires you to click on a link in Backup Box and then you will be taken to Dropbox's website to grant access to Backup Box. , Locate the files that you want to transfer from and locate the folder that you want to transfer to. , Different services have different options.
Backup Box allows you to transfer all the files, archive the files, use a time stamp, etc. , Review everything to make sure your settings are correct.
Then finalize the transfer using the review button at the bottom of the screen.
You will be given a prompt to accept the transfer and once you agree the files will start to move. -
Step 2: which is a website built entirely to help people transfer files between different services.
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Step 3: Quickly create an account by entering your preferred email and password.
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Step 4: Authorize the account you are transferring from
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Step 5: Follow the instructions to grant Backup Box access to the account you are connecting from.
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Step 6: Authorize the account you are transferring to
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Step 7: Follow the instructions to grant Backup Box access to the account you are connecting to.
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Step 8: Now browse the directory structure in each service.
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Step 9: Set your transfer options.
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Step 10: It's time to set your transfer in motion!
Detailed Guide
FTP, by clicking the "Add new source" button at the top-left hand side of the page. , Each connector has a different set of instructions.
For example, FTP requires your server address, username, password, and port. , Dropbox, by clicking the "Add new destination" button at the top-right hand side of the page. , Each connect has a different set of instruction.
For example, Dropbox requires you to click on a link in Backup Box and then you will be taken to Dropbox's website to grant access to Backup Box. , Locate the files that you want to transfer from and locate the folder that you want to transfer to. , Different services have different options.
Backup Box allows you to transfer all the files, archive the files, use a time stamp, etc. , Review everything to make sure your settings are correct.
Then finalize the transfer using the review button at the bottom of the screen.
You will be given a prompt to accept the transfer and once you agree the files will start to move.
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