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

Moving files from SFTPto Dropboxcan be a menial task. If you use a service called Backup Box, the entire process can be streamlined with a few clicks. Steps 1Use a tool called Backup Box, which is a website built entirely to help people transfer files between different services. 2Quickly create an account on Backup Boxby entering your preferred email and password. 3You will immediately be asked "What are you hoping to do?" Choose what you like from the options given. 4You will be asked "And when are you hoping to do it?" Again, choose what you like from the options given 5Click the "Add New Source" button 6Choose SFTP.Enter your server credentials 7Browse to the folder that you wish to transfer. 8Authorize your Dropbox account by clicking the other button on the right "Add new 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 9Browse to the folder where you wish to receive your files. 10Choose whether you want to archive and timestamp this transfer.This is useful for backups. 11It'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 12You can also schedule this transfer to happen automatically at a later date.Simply click "Schedule Later" instead of "Transfer Now." Tips *.Make sure you have enough space to receive your files! If you run out of disk space on your server, the transfer will fail. *.Click 'Archive' to compress your database and make the files much smaller. Warnings *.Some files can't be transferred, especially if your server does not have read permissions for them. Things You'll Need One or more SFTPservers. A DropboxAccount. A Backup BoxAccount. Just a few minutes.