Transferring files from dedicated server

[marciano1]

I own a Linux remote dedicated server.  Is it possible to bulk upload files to Dropbox?

[Здравко]

Hi @marciano1,

If there is not something which is able to prevent that - Yes. What doubts do you have?

[Lusil]

Hi there @marciano1!

As @Здравко also mentions, you should be able to move your data in batches. 

You can find more info about migrating data from a server to your Dropbox account in this article. 

Let us know if you have any follow up questions!

[marciano1]

This is the third time I write a reply.  It doesn't show up, I don't know what happens

[marciano1]

Hi,

It is a remote dedicated server (CentOS) so I cannot

"Install Dropbox on your server computer. Make sure you're accessing the server directly and are not logging in remotely."

I access it via ssh, ftp, https control panel
Thank you
(this is the fourth time...)

[Здравко]

Hi @marciano1,

Yes, like every one Linux application Dropbox need a session to work on. Unfortunately Dropbox application isn't a system service, but a client application (could be said client service, but i don't like that). So, it's need active session graphical or terminal! You can use any kind of session login (using local terminal or ssh), but connection have to be stable or the session and after that the application would terminate inadvertently. The responsibility is entirely yours. !!! ftp or https can't be used for such things! They are dedicated for your web server.

You can turn Dropbox on while already logged in and make sure stop it before logout! That's it.

Hope this helps.

[marciano1]

Hi!

Okay, from local Terminal (Ubuntu) how do I login to Dropbox server?
After connect how do I transfer files/dir ?
Is it possible to use rsync?
Thank you

[Здравко]

Hi @marciano1,

If you planne using rsync, what is Dropbox for?! Even for local server set (if you are using such) Dropbox LAN sync would be more suitable.

Dropbox is sync service and when everything is ready and the application work, cloud content is in sync with corresponding local Dropbox directory automaticaly (just application have to be run and, as a result, two direction sync is performed). Dropbox is using OAuth login procedure. In short: You have to login Dropbox in your favorite web browser at the beginning. After that, following install instructions you will get to a moment Dropbox ask you to follow a link (authentication link). In same web browser open this link. There you should approve that you want new application to be added and... that's it. You are ready.

Alternative install is using a script, which take care to install everything needed. Take care only to small correction in one variable name which you have to make by hand (described below the script).

Hope this helps.

[marciano1]

Hello,

I think in rsync only to use it once.
I am in the way of making more HD room in server.
I have a directory with around 200GB of files.
I also have a local backup of it.
I understand that installing Dropbox locally and "copying" that local dir (the backup) to Dropbox folder would be set.  But it envolves bandwith, traffic plan,  whatever, so it would be easier to "move" that large folder from remote server to Dropbox server and then keep it synced with my local directory

[Здравко]

I'm not sure understand you. Dropbox do the same thing... why rsync should be need? In such a way files will be transferred twice. Even more, for two file copies conflict situation can appears!

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@marciano1 wrote:
...  But it envolves bandwith, traffic plan,  whatever, so it would be easier to "move" that large folder from remote server to Dropbox server and then keep it synced with my local directory

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That's exactly what Dropbox do. Probably I misunderstood your question.

ADD: You don't need to keep everything in sync to your home computer. You can use "Selective sync" or "Smart Sync", so non server network traffic (your local computer/laptop) will be decreased.