How to back up the Dropbox sync folder on Linux

Open up the Deja Dup application on your Linux desktop. Then, inside of the app, find the “Folders to save” option and click on it. Click the “+” button to open up the file browser, and use it to add your Dropbox sync folder to the “Folders to save” list.

1. How do I backup a folder to Dropbox?
2. How do I backup my Dropbox?
3. Can I move my Dropbox folder to an external drive?
4. How do I relink Dropbox?

How do I backup a folder 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 backup my Dropbox?

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. You can also back up your computer on dropbox.com by uploading the files or folders you'd like to save to the cloud.

Can I move my Dropbox folder to an external drive?

You can move your Dropbox folder to any location on your hard drive or an external hard drive using the Dropbox desktop app.

How do I relink Dropbox?

Choose "Boxifier - Sync with Dropbox" and a window will open. If the name matches an existing folder in your Dropbox then you will see a green Relink button in that window. Do this for all folders that you want to relink.