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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: which is a website built entirely to help people transfer files between different services.

  3. Step 3: Quickly create an account by entering your preferred email and password.

  4. Step 4: Authorize the account you are transferring from

  5. Step 5: Follow the instructions to grant Backup Box access to the account you are connecting from.

  6. Step 6: Authorize the account you are transferring to

  7. Step 7: Follow the instructions to grant Backup Box access to the account you are connecting to.

  8. Step 8: Now browse the directory structure in each service.

  9. Step 9: Set your transfer options.

  10. 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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