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File and folder organization
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File and folder organization
Work remotely and offline
File recovery and history
Electronic signature request
Mobile-friendly web forms
Secure and simple cloud file backup
Rest easy—we have your back.
Back up any file—anywhere, anytime
Whether you’re trying to back up an image collection, a large video, a CAD file, or entire folders you can store all your important files safely in your Dropbox account. With access to your Dropbox files from any device, operating system, or platform, you can work and collaborate on projects with ease. No internet connection? No problem.
With Dropbox, you can work on files while offline, from your desktop computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad. Once you get back online, your files and folders will automatically sync with any edits you made when you weren’t connected.
Get extra assurance
Losing precious family photos or unintentionally deleting work files because your phone goes missing or your external drive stops working can be stressful. Accidents happen, but cloud storage services from Dropbox help make disaster recovery easier. When you move or delete a file in your Dropbox folder or on the web, we’ll confirm it’s the action you want to take. This ensures fewer chances that accidental data loss will occur. Relax knowing that all of your important files are safe in the cloud.
Recover your files
If your files are accidentally deleted, lost, or updated too early, there’s no need to worry. With file recovery and version history, you can restore your deleted files or previous versions of work without missing a beat. By default, Dropbox stores all of your individual files, including early versions of files, for a full 30 days—or 180 days for Dropbox Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is a file backup?
File backup is a duplicate copy of your data that can be used to recover your files or even an entire hard drive after a data loss event. A cloud backup is the same as your file backup, only stored online in a network of offsite servers operated by a cloud storage provider.
Why is it important to back up files online or in the cloud?
Simply put, storing your files in the cloud is vital because content is irreplaceable. Whether it’s important documents, work, or family photos and videos, it's important to count on cloud storage services so there's always a duplicate copy of these important files. Then, if an accident happens, you can easily restore your files.
How do I back up my computer to the cloud?
With Dropbox Backup, you can automatically back up folders on your computer like your Desktop, Documents, and Downloads folders, so that content is safely backed up to the cloud. With Backup, you can also back up your external hard drives to the cloud by getting prompted whenever you plug it in [available in select plans].
What is the difference between storing your files in Dropbox and Dropbox Backup?
When you store your files to Dropbox, your files are synced across your devices and accessible in real time. With Dropbox Backup, your folders and files from your computer or external hard drives* are automatically backed up to the cloud and you can quickly recover your content if something goes wrong.
*select plans
Can I back up my phone to the cloud?
It’s easy to store files from your phone in the cloud using the Dropbox mobile app. Once you’ve downloaded the Dropbox mobile app to your phone or tablet, you can create or upload files you’d like to save directly to Dropbox. Plus, any uploaded files sync with Dropbox on your iOS, Windows, and other connected devices.
How can I use Dropbox to back up my photos to the cloud?
Dropbox can automatically upload and store your photos to the cloud by copying them from your mobile device or camera to your Dropbox folder. With the camera uploads feature enabled, any photo or video you’ve taken with your mobile device will be saved to your Dropbox account [Dropbox Basic users must have the desktop app installed]. You can also store your existing photos in the cloud by uploading them to your Dropbox account.
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