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Mate293
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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Data Migration from Sharepoint/OneDrive to Dropbox - Help

Hello I am new to Dropbox and I am currently setting up Dropbox (former Sharepoint/OneDrive user). I can't find a lot of information on how to migrate from Sharepoint/OneDrive to Dropbox almost all t...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hi again Mate293 - thanks for using Dropbox and happy Monday!

     

    Apart from the 3rd party solutions you mentioned, the other way to achieve this would be to download all your files from Sharepoint/OneDrive and upload them to Dropbox anew. 

     

    Just make sure you have enough storage on your account for the upload.

     

    Let us know if you have any other questions. 

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PaxtonIT
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Methods for This Migration:

  1. Manual Download and Upload:
  • This is the simplest method but time-consuming for 1.5 TB. Download everything from Sharepoint/OneDrive and upload it to Dropbox. This will take too much time but ensure you have enough storage in Dropbox.
  1. Third-party Migration Tools:
  • Tools like MultiCloud and Gs Richcopy360 might be helpful. However, due to the data volume, research their capabilities thoroughly.
  • Look for reviews online by searching "[Tool Name] + Reviews".
  • Here are some tips for choosing a tool:
    • Look for tools that support migration from Sharepoint/OneDrive specifically.
    • Ensure the tool can handle large data volumes efficiently.
    • Check for features like selective migration (choose what to move) and delta sync (only move changes after initial transfer).

Best Practices:

  • Prepare Dropbox: Upgrade your Dropbox storage plan to accommodate 1.5 TB.
  • Organize Data: Before migration, organize your Sharepoint/OneDrive data for easier transfer and management in Dropbox.
  • Test Migration: If using a tool, test it with a small data set first to ensure functionality and data integrity.
  • Security: Maintain strong passwords for both Sharepoint/OneDrive and Dropbox.

Thanks

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