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Dropbox Connect is about to start. Today is all about redefining the digital workspace. Weāll hear from industry leaders who are shaping the future of work and discover the single workspace that unifies content, connects tools, and brings everyone together for improved clarity and control. Here you can discuss what's coming up at Dropbox Connect with others attending, or follow updates live from the event on the Community.15KViews6likes9Comments[video tutorial] How to use Dropbox Smart Sync and save space locally
Dropbox Smart Sync allows you to choose whether to save your Dropbox files locally on your computer or keep them online-only in the cloud Level: Intermediate Questions about how to use Smart Sync? Leave it in the comments below15KViews5likes2CommentsPete, an IT Consultant, shares his tips for new Dropbox users
Meet Pete, an IT Consultant and advanced Dropbox user. Take a look at Peteās tips for those of you who are new to Dropbox⦠What brought me to Dropbox I was seeking a secure and collaborative, cloud based solution that was reliable and fast. I needed a way to always have my files available on any computer or device that I was working on and also needed to make sure that my files were safe and always up to date. Tips for new Dropbox users I like to use Dropbox for business and personal Dropbox, both available on the desktop platform. This allows for a better flow and separation for business and personal matters. I also appreciate the admin console for better understanding the big picture from a dashboard environment. Keep in mind API limits, file system limits, and the fact that data bloat is creating more difficulty with laptop hard drive (local) and cloud syncing. Online only has assisted in this process, however, be sure to brush up on what you need versus what you think you need. Consider directory structure and organization up front. Like any file system, the more objective and clear the structure, the easier it is to work with, especially when problems occur. Consider long term data growth trends. I recommend putting together archival strategies and user license forecasting into the 6 month, 12 month, and 36-48 month future. Do you use Dropbox in a similar way? Have questions for Pete about their workflow? Reply below with your thoughts!3.1KViews4likes0CommentsTell Us How You Use Dropbox
No two people use Dropbox in exactly the same way. Some of you rely on it every day for work, others for school, creative projects, or keeping life organized - and we love that. Weād love to hear how youāre using Dropbox today - is it something you use once in a while, is it part of your day to day, are there any features you canāt live without? What workflows have you built that save time or reduce friction? And where do you see opportunities for us to do better? Your tips, ideas, and honest feedback really help us to make sure we can share useful tips, and they help other community members discover new ways to get more out of Dropbox too. Share your experience, favorite features, or suggestions in the comments below. Your voice truly helps shape the future of the Dropbox community š The Dropbox Community Team2.4KViews3likes11CommentsMake the most of Movebot and Dropbox
If you do any kind of business online, chances are you use an online storage platform and sometimes, your needs change and you need to move your files. But donāt worry - moving from cloud storage platforms, or on-premise file servers to Dropbox couldn't be easier. The Data Migration Add-On, powered by Movebot, makes it simple, secure and affordable, without the need for software deployment or complex processes. Whether you are transferring a single drive, a team or an entire organization, Movebot's cloud migration tool has been built to make your Dropbox migration simple. Not only can you quickly and securely migrate files, you can also copy over all of the associated permissions from on-premise file servers and existing cloud storage solutions to Dropbox. So, what can I do with Movebot? Well, first of all, you can: Migrate home directories, folders, and personal shares to Dropbox Transfer sharing permissions from cloud and on-premises sources to Dropbox Monitor file transfer jobs in real-time with reporting, visualization, and event-logging Automate and expedite migrations with parallel loading, Dropbox API call optimization, and Movebotās managed scalable technology Schedule migration jobs in advance ā to run once or on a repeating schedule. But you donāt just have to take our word for it, Jack is a senior designer on the team over at Graphicks, a creative agency, who recently used Movebot to transfer their files over to Dropbox, and he said: Movebot and Dropbox have made our lives so much easier. We used Movebot to migrate around 2TB of data from a different cloud service to Dropbox and the process was very smooth. We work with a wide range of file formats and both platforms supported our every need. We deal with large design files on a daily basis, which makes the different sync options available on Dropbox vital to our workflow. Being able to collaborate easily as a team from different parts of the country is essential. As a creative agency we needed a more collaborative and cost-effective solution to managing our files. Dropbox was an easy choice as other solutions have fewer features and donāt handle larger files formats as well. The unlimited storage that Dropbox offers means that we can continue to grow as a team without the worry that we will run out of storage ā something that our previous platform would constantly remind us of! Have you ever needed to transfer a large amount of files from one platform to Dropbox? Check out how the Dropbox Data Migration Add-On, powered by Movebot can benefit your business or talk to our team about using Movebot today.17KViews3likes5Comments#MondayMotivation: Discovering new planets with Dropbox
Who doesn't look to the skies and wonder: are we alone? What better motivation to put your creative energy to work - and that's precisely what the team at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) has done: Read more here. -------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Dropbox Stories updates! Go to our main page and click "Follow" on the top right:9.7KViews2likes3CommentsAny system, tool, or tip for bulk-creating structured folders efficiently?
Hi all, Iām currently trying to improve how I handle client onboarding, specifically, the folder structures we set up in Dropbox. Right now, Iāve been creating folders manually for each new client, with subfolders for contracts, reports, communications, etc. But as the volume increases, itās becoming really time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies. Iām wondering if anyone has a system, tool, or tip for bulk-creating structured folders efficiently? Ideally something that works with Dropbox. I recently came across a tool called EZFolders that lets you generate folder structures using AI, either by typing a command or uploading a CSV. It also has an AI assistant that helps guide you if youāre not sure how to format things. Seems like it could help, but Iām curious if anyone here has used it or knows more about it before I dive in. Would love to hear what others are doing to save time with this kind of task!399Views1like3CommentsTricks for exporting file names to an Excel spreadsheet as index.
I have tried Zappier and other automations for exporting folders, subfolders, and even the files names to an excel spreadsheet to create an index or guide, even with the link for an easier access. Can anyone share a way to do such export or copy paste hack?1.3KViews1like4CommentsHow to Sync Two Business Accounts on the Same Computer
Requires two local users to be configured on the computer While logged in to the first local user, log in to business account #1 on the Dropbox app. Choose a shared location for the files to sync to. Log in to the second local user, then log in to business account #2 on the Dropbox app. Choose the same root folder for the files to sync to as you did in the first step. Ensure that both of the folders are shared to all local users and all local users have read/write permissions.1.2KViews1like1Comment