Dropbox Backs Up and Syncs Files From Your Desktop

With Dropbox as your backup solution, it's easy to save your files to the cloud instead of using an external hard drive, flash drive, or any other remote storage device. Once you've downloaded the Dropbox app on your computer, simply drag and drop the files you'd like to back up into the Dropbox folder on your desktop.

1. How do I sync my desktop folder with Dropbox?
2. How do I backup my entire computer to Dropbox?
3. How do I automatically sync files to Dropbox?
4. Why is Dropbox not syncing on my computer?
5. What happens if I delete Dropbox folder on my computer?
6. Why are Dropbox files still on my computer?
7. Do Dropbox files take up space on my computer?
8. How do I backup my computer to the cloud?
9. How do I remove files from my computer but keep them in Dropbox?
10. Does Dropbox sync automatically?
11. How do I sync files between computers?
12. Where are Dropbox files stored on my computer?

How do I sync my desktop folder with Dropbox?

Manage content with Smart Sync in the Dropbox folder

1. Open the Dropbox folder on your computer's hard drive.
2. Locate the content that you want to make online-only or local.
3. Control-click or right-click the file or folder.
4. Choose Smart sync.
5. Choose Online-only or Local.

How do I backup my entire computer to Dropbox?

Before setting up computer backup, do the following: Close all open files and applications on your computer. Install the Dropbox desktop application, if you haven't already.
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To set up computer backup:

1. Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.
2. Click the Backups tab.
3. Click Set up. ...
4. Check the folders you'd like to back up.

How do I automatically sync files to Dropbox?

Install the Dropbox app on all computers, phones, and tablets you want to sync with. Sign in to the same Dropbox account on each computer, phone, and tablet. Add files into your Dropbox folder. As long as a file is in your Dropbox folder, it syncs to all your connected computers, phones, and tablets.

Why is Dropbox not syncing on my computer?

If the files that aren't syncing are in a shared folder, there are two common reasons: either you're no longer a member of that shared folder, or else there's a different version of the file in that folder. If you're missing a shared folder: Check the list of folders you can re-add to your Dropbox.

What happens if I delete Dropbox folder on my computer?

Yes. Uninstalling Dropbox from your computer just removes the software, it doesn't remove any files from DB's servers or the Dropbox folder.

Why are Dropbox files still on my computer?

It's a file synchronization service, meant to keep a copy of the files that you save on your local drive in-sync with the copy in your account and on any other linked computer. The Dropbox folder on your computer is a folder like any other and it takes up space on your drive.

Do Dropbox files take up space on my computer?

When you save a file to Dropbox, it syncs with all of the devices you've connected with your Dropbox account. This means that it takes up space on each computer hard drive.

How do I backup my computer to the cloud?

Back up your computer to the cloud with Backblaze

Download Backblaze for your operating system (Windows/Mac). Double-click the file and run the installer. Follow any on-screen instructions to grant Backblaze access to your storage drive. Backblaze will automatically start backing up files.

How do I remove files from my computer but keep them in Dropbox?

Delete a file and it's deleted everywhere. In order to remove the local copy of a folder from your computer while leaving it in your Dropbox account online, use Selective Sync. Just be sure that the folder in question is fully synced BEFORE you remove it within the Selective Sync options.

Does Dropbox sync automatically?

With the desktop app, locally synchronized folders and files are available even when you're away from an internet connection. Once you get back online, Dropbox will automatically synchronize your folders and files with all the latest changes.

How do I sync files between computers?

Click the destination computer's name and navigate to the folder where you'd like files to sync, and press the "Sync Library Here" button. Then, choose which syncing method you want to use: Automatic or On-Demand.

Where are Dropbox files stored on my computer?

By default, the Dropbox folder is located in your user folder. If you moved your Dropbox folder, or if you connected a work and personal, it may be located elsewhere or have a name other than "Dropbox." You can programmatically find the folder path through a JSON file.