Wednesday, 19 November 2014

How to Back Up or Transfer Files Between SFTP and Dropbox Using Backup Box

    Backup Box has re-branded and is now called Mover[1] Moving files from SFTP to Dropboxcan be a menial task. If you use a service called Mover, the entire process can be streamlined with a few clicks.

    Steps

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      Use a tool called Mover. This is a website built entirely to help people transfer files between different services.
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      Quickly create an account on Mover by entering your preferred email and password.
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      Click the "Select Source" and the "+New" buttons to add a new connector
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      Choose SFTP. Enter your server credentials
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      Browse to the folder that you wish to transfer. You can also choose the root if you like. This will transfer the directory you have chosen and everything within it.
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      Authorize your Dropbox account by clicking "Select Destination" Choose Dropbox and a new tab will open and you will have to enter your Dropbox account details. Pick a friendly name, and then click "Add this connector". Allow the Mover app to connect to your Dropbox.
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      Browse to the folder where you wish to receive your files.
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      Choose whether you want to archive and timestamp this transfer. This is useful for backups.
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      It's time to set your transfer in motion! Review everything to make sure that all of your settings are correct. Then finalize the transfer by clicking the "Transfer now" button at the middle center of the screen. You will be given a prompt to accept the transfer, and once you agree, the files will start to move.
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      You can also schedule this transfer to happen automatically at a later date. Simply click "Schedule Later" instead of "Transfer Now.



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