How to Back Up or Transfer Files Between Google Drive and Dropbox Using Backup Box

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a tool named Backup Box

   Select the Google Drive icon to add Google Drive as a connector.
   
   Follow the instructions to grant Backup Box access to the account you are connecting to.
   
   Each connector has a different set of instructions. , Select the Dropbox icon to add Dropbox as a connector.
   
   Dropbox requires you to click on a link in Backup Box, and then you will be taken to the Dropbox website to grant access to Backup Box. , Do this by clicking the Add New Source button and selecting Google Drive, in this case. , Click the Add New Destination button and select Dropbox. , Different services have different options.
   
   Backup Box allows you to transfer all of the files, archive them, use a time stamp, etc. , Review everything to make sure your settings are correct.
   
   Then finalize the transfer by clicking the Transfer Now button.
   
   You will be given a prompt to accept the transfer and once you agree, the files will start to move. ,
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   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 your Google Drive account by clicking the 'Add New Source' button from the New Transfer Wizard tab.

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   Step 5: Authorize your Dropbox account by clicking the 'Add New Destination' button from the New Transfer Wizard Tab.

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   Step 6: Pick whichever connector you would like to transfer from

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   Step 7: and browse to the correct folder.

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   Step 8: Now pick whichever connector you wish to transfer to!

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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!

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    Step 11: You can also schedule this transfer to happen automatically

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    Step 12: by simply clicking 'Schedule This' instead of 'Transfer Now'.

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