OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Dropbox to OneDrive in MAC OS

Summary

This article provides instructions to move files and folders from Dropbox to OneDrive in the MAC operating systems.

• Using Smart Sync
• Using Finder

Important Information

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How-To

Warning: Prior to using this procedure, ensure that the amount of data stored in Dropbox does not exceed the available storage space on your Hard Drive. If it does, then follow the instructions to move files/folders from Dropbox to OneDrive using Finder.

Instructions

Step 1 - Open Dropbox.

Step 2 - Select Settings > Preferences.

Step 3 - Select the Sync tab.

Step 4 - Specify the re-location area on your computer for your files/folders.

Step 5 - Click Choose folders to sync.

Step 6 - Choose Select All and click Update.

Step 7 - Sign into Microsoft 365, open the app launcher, choose OneDrive.

Step 8 - Choose My Files from the OneDrive navigation menu.

Step 9 - Select Folder from the Upload drop-down menu.

Step 10 - Use the Finder app to navigate to the re-location area you specified earlier.

Step 11 - Select all the re-located folders in Finder app and click Upload.

Step 12 - Select Move out of Dropbox, if prompted to remove folder from Dropbox account and all devices to OneDrive.

Note: If you have files to upload, return to Step 9, and select Files from the Upload drop-down menu.

Outcome

If the transfer is successful, a message displays on the OneDrive icon in the top right menu bar and your selected folders/files are migrated from your Dropbox to your OneDrive.

Next Steps

Instructions

Step 1 - Sign into Microsoft 365, open the app launcher, choose OneDrive.

Step 2 - Choose My Files from the OneDrive navigation menu.

Step 3 - Open Finder.

Step 4 - Navigate to your Dropbox folder.

Step 5 - Select the folders/files that you want move to OneDrive.

Step 6 - Drag the select folders/files and drop them into OneDrive.

Outcome

Your selected folders/files are migrated from your Dropbox to OneDrive.

Next Steps

• Delete the files and folders from your Dropbox.
• If you are unable to successfully move your folders/files using the procedures provided, contact your desktop support team.

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Further Readings

OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Dropbox to OneDrive in Windows

OneDrive: Moving Files/Folders from Google Docs to OneDrive

Need additional help?

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