Easiest Way to Sync Dropbox and Box

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• Why Need to Sync Dropbox and Box?
• Easiest Way to Sync Dropbox and Box Automatically
• 2 Common Ways to Sync Dropbox and Box Manually
  ⇒ 1. Sync Box to Dropbox
  ⇒ 2. Sync Dropbox to Box
• Summary

Why Need to Sync Dropbox and Box?

The cloud storage service help move the data stored on our local disk to the cloud, which guarantees the security of the data to a great extent. A cloud drive is like a box, it is a virtual box for storing your data in a remote server, so you can access your data in the cloud from any device via the internet.

Currently, there are many professional cloud storage services on the market, such as the well-known Dropbox and Box. Both Box and Dropbox are file storage and sharing platforms that allow users to access their files from any device with an internet connection. They both offer a variety of features, including the ability to share files with others, create folders, and upload files.

Dropbox is much better for everyday users due to its great user experience. Box is better for versatile business solutions and integrations with unlimited storage options. Because Dropbox and Box have their own advantages, many users choose to use the two together.

But in the process of using Dropbox and Box, users inevitably need to sync the content in Dropbox and Box for various reasons. Here are the most common reasons:

So, how to directly connect Box to Dropbox and sync data between the two? Don't worry, here is the easiest way to fix this problem.

Easiest Way to Sync Dropbox and Box Automatically

At this point, you need to use MultCloud --- a web-based multiple cloud storage manager to sync different cloud drives, migrate data between cloud drives, and manage cloud drives on one platform. To sync Box and Dropbox, you need to use the "Cloud Sync" feature. This feature can help you sync data across clouds directly with the following benefits.

✅Easy: Synchronize without complicated uploading and downloading steps.
✅Automatic: The system can automatically run tasks according to the time you set.
✅Immediately: Real-time synchronization can update the changed content immediately.
✅Fast: Dedicated servers can provide you with faster synchronization speed.
✅Custom: 10 sync modes for you to sync data across accounts in real-time.

The following are the specific operation steps.

Step 1: Sign Up

You need to go to the MultCloud homepage, create an account and log in. In addition to using email to register, you can also use Google, Facebook, or Apple ID to authorize login directly.

Step 2: Add Dropbox and Box

After logging into MultCloud, add Dropbox and Box one by one. During this process, you will need to grant MultCloud access to your account.

Step 3:  Sync Dropbox and Box

Then switch to the "Cloud Sync" page, select Box or a folder within it as the source, and select Dropbox or a folder within it as the destination. Once everything is set up, Click "Sync Now" to start the sync process.

You can set cloud sync-related options before initiating the task. At the bottom of the "Cloud Sync" interface, you can select the sync mode you want, and set up email notifications or file filtering in "Options".

In "Schedule", you can customize the sync time, such as daily, weekly or monthly.

In addition to the "Cloud Sync" feature, MultCloud offers other popular features to help migrate cloud data easily, save webpage data directly and migrate email data fastly.

2 Common Ways to Sync Dropbox and Box Manually

This method is also simple, but not as easy as the first. It requires you to download files from one cloud drive first, then upload them to the other. For some people, this process can be very complicated. On top of that, it's time-consuming as it can take a whole day to process heavy files.

1. Sync Box to Dropbox

If you choose to use this method to sync Dropbox and Box, here are the detailed steps.

Step 1: Open Box in your web browser and log in.

Step 2: Check the navigation pane located on the left side of the screen and click "All Files".

Step 3: With the file selected, hover over it and you will see three dots. Click this button for a list of options. Click "Download" to start downloading the file to your computer.

Step 4: Open Dropbox in your web browser and log in with the correct account details.

Step 5: Click "Upload files" or "Upload folder", and then select the file you want to sync in the pop-up file browser.

Step 6: Click "Open" for migrating content from Box to Dropbox.

2. Sync Dropbox to Box

To sync files from Dropbox to Box, you need to do the following.

Step 1: Open Dropbox in your web browser and log in.

Step 2: Go to the "All Files" section to select the files you want to sync. Hold down the Ctrl key and click all the files you need to sync.

Step 3: After selecting the file, click "Download" to start the process.

Note that these files will be downloaded as a single zip folder. You should unzip the folders before uploading them to Box. Do this and you'll be able to sync Dropbox and Box.

Step 4: Open Box in your web browser and log in.

Step 5: You can click "File Upload" or "Folder Upload", then select the folders you want to sync.

Summary

With MultCloud's Cloud Sync feature, you can easily sync Dropbox and Box. In addition, if you only use other cloud drives and need cloud file migration, MultCloud also provides you with a better way to transfer files. If you don't want to pay for speed and quality service, you can also try the traditional download and upload method to synchronize cloud data.