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brucekaiser
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
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How can I use Dropbox Backup to backup a folder located on my machine?

The Dropbox Backup overview says:

"Dropbox Backup lets you back up any file or folder on your computer or device to the cloud. ".

But the PC backup only allows specific folders to be selected.

How to I backup the folder "c:\ImportantFolder"?

What am I missing?

Thanks.

 

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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    2 years ago

    Hi Bruce! If you’re only allowed to back up these specific folders, then you may not be using the updated version of Dropbox Backup just yet. 

     

    Can you please follow these steps and let me know what happens?

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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 years ago

    As Jay mentioned this won't be possible at this time buzalli 

     

    You can alternatively copy or move the folder you'd like to backup into your Dropbox folder and have it sync normally. 

  • buzalli's avatar
    buzalli
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    What if the folder I want to backup is in another drive?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi brucekaiser, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Currently, only specific system folders can be backed up to the site, namely those in the Home folder, as mentioned here.

     

    It won't be possible to backup folders from any other location on your machine.

     

    If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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