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Diane V.2
New member | Level 1
2 years ago

Can I use Apple Migration Assistant to move Dropbox to a new computer?

Can I allow Dropbox to migrate to my new MacBook Pro with Migration Assistant along with everything else?
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Diane V.2's avatar
Diane V.2
New member | Level 1
2 years ago

Should I totally remove Dropbox from the old computer before migration because when it migrates my Applications Dropbox would be in there? 

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Nancy
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2 years ago

Hey Diane V.2! You don’t need to do anything on your old computer. The only thing you have to do is go here on your new computer and install the desktop app to your device. 

After you’ve signed in, it’ll create a new Dropbox folder, which will sync your files to your new computer.

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