How to Back Up to Dropbox (2026)
Set up Dropbox Backup to automatically protect your Desktop, Documents, and Downloads folders — and how backup differs from regular Dropbox sync.
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Set up Dropbox Backup to automatically protect your Desktop, Documents, and Downloads folders — and how backup differs from regular Dropbox sync.
Organize Dropbox with a clean folder structure, naming conventions, starred files, and automated folder rules that sort new files for you.
Delete files and folders from Dropbox on the web, desktop, and mobile — and permanently delete them to actually free up space.
Free up Dropbox storage by permanently deleting files, emptying old versions, and free up hard-drive space with online-only Smart Sync.
Restore deleted files and folders in Dropbox, recover older versions, and understand the 30-day window (and longer on paid plans).