Migrating Data from Dropbox to Google Drive

Introduction

This guide provides a step-by-step process to help you transfer your files from Dropbox to Google Drive. By following these instructions, you will be able to easily move your documents and folders from one cloud storage service to another.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access Dropbox through OneLogin

Begin by logging into your OneLogin portal to access your Dropbox account.

Access your Dropbox from your OneLogin portal

Navigate to Your Personal Folder

Once in Dropbox, locate and click on the folder named after you, found in the top left column.

On the top left column, click the folder named after your name

Create a New Backup Folder

To organize your files for the transfer, create a new folder and name it in a way that's easy to remember, such as "Dropbox Backup."

Create a new folder and name it something easy to remember, like Dropbox Backup

Move Documents to the New Folder

Transfer all your documents and existing folders into the newly created "Dropbox Backup" folder.

Move all your documents and folders to this new folder

Drag and Drop or Use the Move Option

You can either drag and drop your files into "Dropbox Backup" or select them, click the three dots for more options, and choose "Move" to select your destination folder.

You can drag and drop the folder and files over the newly created folder

Confirm the Move

After selecting "Move" from the submenu, pick the "Dropbox Backup" folder as your destination and click the "Move" button to finalize the transfer.

Download the Backup Folder

Hover over the "Dropbox Backup" folder, click the three dots, and choose "Download" to save the folder to your local computer.

Once all the data is moved, hover over the newly created folder, click the three dots button, and then download

Locate Downloaded Folder

Once the folder is downloaded, navigate to your default download location to find the zipped "Dropbox Backup" folder.

Unzip the Folder

Depending on your operating system, unzip the folder's contents. On a Mac, double-click the zipped file. On Windows, right-click, select "Extract All," and then click "Extract."

In a Mac, double-click to unzip the contents

In a Windows PC, right-click and select extract all, and then, click extract

Access Google Drive

Open a web browser and log into your Google Drive account.

Access your Google Drive from a browser on your computer

Start Folder Upload to Google Drive

Click on the "New" button in Google Drive, then select "Folder Upload" from the submenu.

Click the plus new button, and in the submenu select folder upload

Select the Unzipped Folder

In the file browser that appears, choose the unzipped "Dropbox Backup" folder to be uploaded to Google Drive.

In the file browser, select the recently unzipped folder

Wait for the Upload to Complete

Be patient while Google Drive uploads the folder. This might take some time depending on the size of the folder and your internet speed.

Organize Your Files

After the upload is complete, you can rearrange and organize your files within Google Drive as needed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully migrated your data from Dropbox to Google Drive. Your files are now available in your Google Drive and you can access them from any device with internet access.

Congratulations! You successfully migrated your Dropbox data to Google Drive