Migrating Your Dropbox Data to Google Drive
Introduction
This guide will walk you through the steps to transfer your data from Dropbox to Google Drive using your OneLogin portal. By following these instructions, you will be able to create a backup of your Dropbox contents and upload them to Google Drive.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Access Dropbox via OneLogin
Begin by accessing your Dropbox account through the OneLogin portal.
Locate Your Personal Dropbox Folder
Within your Dropbox, click on the folder at the top left column that is named after you.
Create a New Backup Folder
To simplify the process, create a new folder named something memorable, for example, "Dropbox Backup."
Move Documents to the New Folder
Transfer all your documents and existing folders into the "Dropbox Backup" folder.
Utilize Drag and Drop or Move Option
You can either drag and drop folders and files into the new folder, or you can select the files, click on the three dots to open a submenu, and then choose the "move" option.
Confirm File Transfer Destination
After selecting to move your files, choose the "Dropbox Backup" folder as your destination and confirm by clicking the move button.
Download the Backup Folder
Once all data is relocated to "Dropbox Backup," hover over the folder, click the three dots button, and then choose to download the folder.
Unzip the Downloaded Folder
After downloading, navigate to your download destination folder. For Mac users, double-click to unzip the folder. Windows users should right-click the folder, select "extract all," and then click "extract."
Upload to Google Drive
Open Google Drive in your web browser and click the "plus new" button. In the submenu, select "folder upload."
Select the Unzipped Folder for Upload
Within the file browser that appears, locate and select the unzipped "Dropbox Backup" folder to upload it to Google Drive.
Wait for the Upload to Complete
Patiently wait while the folder uploads to Google Drive. This might take some time depending on the size of the folder and your internet speed.
Reorganize Files in Google Drive
After the upload is complete, you can reorganize your files within Google Drive as needed.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should have successfully migrated your data from Dropbox to Google Drive. You can now access and manage your files directly from Google Drive. Congratulations on completing the data migration!