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Scott L.20
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Can I transfer files keeping date and time stamps in tact from one account to another?
I have a large amount of data that I am holding in my Dropbox account (1.2TB) for legal purposes as advised by my attorney. The purpose is to show that the files have not been altered and being hoste...
- 3 years ago
Hi Scott L.20, you can put the files in a folder -if they're not in one already- and then share the folder from account A to account B.
Once you do that, you can go into your old account, and pass the ownership of the folder to the new account. And that should be it.
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years agoHi Scott L.20, you can put the files in a folder -if they're not in one already- and then share the folder from account A to account B.
Once you do that, you can go into your old account, and pass the ownership of the folder to the new account. And that should be it.
Scott L.20
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Ah. That was the detail I was missing. Passing ownership. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
- Megan3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
If you need anything else, we'll be one post away Scott L.20!
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