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shamim101
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3 years ago

How to Upload Huge Amount Data such as 20TB?

Firstly I have an unlimited storage account on Dropbox. Secondly, I have 20TB of data in three separate harddisk (2 internal, 1 external HDD) . Now I want to upload all 20TB files. How can I upload t...
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shamim101
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago
  • is it the safest way to upload all files (20TB) on Dropbox? after I finished & made those folders online only, should I delete the folder from the Dropbox folder?
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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi shamim101, since the Dropbox folder is a syncing point between your device, and your account online, I wouldn't really suggest that.

 

If you delete anything inside your Dropbox folder, that would result in a deletion for your account too. 

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