Why Choose Dropbox Backup Mac
If you are using a Mac, you may use the built-in backup software called Time Machine to create a backup for your Mac. This tool is only used for local backups, for example, backup your Mac to an external hard drive.
In addition to local backups, you can also choose to backup your important data to the Cloud to avoid data loss caused by hardware malfunction or natural disasters. As a popular cloud storage service, Dropbox has caught your eyes and you may want to backup Mac to Dropbox.
Dropbox backup can let your data be far away from the local hardware to keep it safe and you can access data in Dropbox from any device like a Windows PC, Mac, phone, or tablet.
So, how to backup Mac photos to Dropbox or backup files to Dropbox on Mac? Move on to the next part now to find 2 simple methods.
How to Backup Mac to Dropbox
Backup Mac to Dropbox via Dropbox Website
This is a simple way for Mac backup using Dropbox. Here a web browser and a reliable internet connection are required. Then, start a backup.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/ via a browser on your Mac. Then, log in to Dropbox with your account.
Step 2: Click the Home section, click Upload and choose Files or Folder from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Access your Mac hard drive, find the files or folders like photos you want to backup to Dropbox, and then choose them to open.
Step 4: Then, specify a Dropbox folder location to save the file or folder and click Upload, and the content will be uploaded to Dropbox for backup.
Backup Mac to Dropbox via Dropbox App
The features of Dropbox on the website are limited and it is not convenient to manage your backups. To perform a Dropbox backup on Mac, we recommend using the Dropbox app. See how to backup Mac photos to Dropbox or backup files to Dropbox on Mac.
To make sure the proper work of Dropbox backup Mac, disable any other backup services like OneDrive, Google Backup and Sync, or iCloud.
Step 1: Go to https://www.dropbox.com/install, download the Dropbox app for macOS, and install it on your machine. Then, sign in with your account.
Step 2: In the menu bar on your Mac, click the Dropbox icon, then click your profile and Preferences.
Step 3: Click the Backups tab, click Set up, choose files or folders like photos on your Mac you want to backup, and click Set up to start the backup.
Step 4: Grant the Mac PC storage access to Dropbox. Then, data will start uploading to Dropbox for backup.
These are two ways to backup Mac files to Dropbox. Just try one way to perform cloud backup on your Mac. If you have any idea on how to backup Mac to Dropbox, leave a comment below.
In addition, you can use Dropbox to back up your Windows PC and the steps are similar. If you want to back up your computer locally in Windows 11/10/8/7, you can choose to use a free backup program like MiniTool ShadowMaker. This tool allows you to back up files, folders, disks, and partitions, clone a hard drive, and sync files & folders.
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