<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" src="https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=2214140&amp;fmt=gif">
Start free trial →

Lightning fast & incredibly simple data migrations

Make migrations easy with a platform-agnostic data migration tool that has zero infrastructure, advanced features, and lightning-fast speeds with no software to install and no lengthy onboarding required.

Try Movebot with 250GB free

Migrating File servers and NAS devices to Dropbox




Migrating-file-servers-and-NAS-devices-to-Dropbox

Dropbox has come a long way in the cloud storage market from being a consumer-based offering to evolving into a true multipurpose solution that also has a powerful business option. Dropbox has built out a lot of features to truly make them a competitive product in the team collaboration space. One of the complexities of migrating into Dropbox is when it comes to migrating from your traditional file server or NAS into Dropbox.

The Movebot agent

When it comes to migrating into Dropbox from on-premise and traditional storage platforms there are multiple ways that you can pull your data into Dropbox, but the easiest is to use the Movebot agent. The agent connects to Windows or OSX machines and a simple executable makes them essentially another "cloud" that can be integrated with Movebot. 

With the agent, it only takes a few steps to move your file servers and NAS devices to Dropbox. 

 

Step 1 - Create a Movebot account

You'll need to register for Movebot before you can use the agent. Registration is free and you can integrate storage and even run a pre-migration scan without paying a cent. 

File Servers and NAS devices to Dropbox - Sign Up

 

Step 2 - Download the Agent

The Movebot Agent is a lightweight executable that you run on your source device. Choose Microsoft Windows/Apple OSX as your storage type and a unique Agent Connection Token will be generated. Download the agent and copy the token. 

Migrating File Servers and NAS devices to Dropbox - Movebot Agent

Step 3 - Connect the Agent to your file server

Run the Agent on your file server. It will ask for your agent connection token. 

Migrating File Servers and NAS devices to Dropbox - Movebot Agent on the server

Step 4 - Connect the Agent and choose your root folder

Paste the agent connection token and make sure the agent tells you the connection is successful. Once it is, everything else is done from the browser. Return to the browser and choose your root folder. 

Migrating File Servers and NAS devices to Dropbox - Movebot Agent Success

Step 5 - Set other options

Movebot has several options you can configure like migrating permissions, file sanitization, skipping empty directories, and many more. 

File Server to Dropbox - Options

 

Step 6 - Run a scan and start your migration

One of the biggest advantages of using Movebot is that it includes a pre-migration scan for free. The scan analyzes your source and destination and checks for any incompatibilities. With the scan, you can see any potential issues about your migration from your file servers and NAS devices to Dropbox to get in front of issues before they happen. 

File Servers and NAS devices to Dropbox - Scan

Start migrating your file servers and NAS devices to Dropbox today

Movebot makes moving file servers and NAS devices to Dropbox easy. It's simple to use and scales to meet your needs, with no virtual machines to manage with its zero infrastructure architecture. Everything is done in the easy-to-use browser-based tool, and you can connect your file server and start moving files in minutes. 

At Movebot, we aim to keep things simple and straightforward. Pricing is at simple per TB rates with no other costs or fees, whether you're moving files or emails. Plus you can try it with 250GB free without having to book a sales call or enter your credit card information. Go ahead and give it a try and start your free trial today

Straightforward pricing with no hidden fees

Forget complex pricing based on users and licenses. Simply pay for the amount of data you move and nothing else.

“Simple to use – outstanding support.”

Movebot's support team was legendary in their quick responses and willingness to jump on a video conference to talk through how to resolve the problems. They have deep knowledge of their product and of the file storage platforms their solution is built for. We can approach future migrations with a lot less trepidation – given the accuracy and speed of Movebot, but especially because of their support team.

“Efficient, Reliable, and Exceptionally Supported”

Movebot has been an indispensable tool for our MSP looking for an efficient and reliable data migration solution. Our experience with it across various platforms, including SharePoint, Egnyte, on-prem file servers migrating to SharePoint, and O365 tenant to tenant migrations has been exceptionally positive. Their support team is responsive, offering assistance via and Discord, which was great in a pinch.

Elliot, Channel Program Review

“A Game Changer In Data Migration”

Movebot.io emerges as a frontrunner in data migration tools. Its rapid data transfers, user-intuitive interface, and compatibility across cloud platforms mark it as a standout. Added security measures bolster data protection. In the realm of data migration, Movebot.io truly transforms the landscape, offering a streamlined and elevated experience.

“Great team, great product!”

We needed a tool for moving large data sets with detailed enough logging to give us confidence in the successful move of millions of files and folders. Previous tools we used choked on large data sets (>1TB or > 1 Million files) or the logging was too simplistic for us know find errors or have confidence in deleting the source data set at the end of the migration. Movebot solved this for us.

“When you put dedication, attention to detail and quality support, you get this.”

I tried several competitors, and there was always something: lack of human contact, price, quality, speed, etc. I started looking around and ended up meeting with the VP of Sales for Movebot, he jumped on a call, and we went over the product, capability, and next steps and WOW. I have been using Movebot for a while now, and to be honest, there is no one out there doing the job the way they do.

“Amazing tool for migrations!”

Fantastic experience... We were able to do a file migration for a high-priority / high-touch client and move them to Azure AD from their on-prem environment in approximately 48 hours. The scanning and the data move itself really felt seamless. Thank you so much for the tool and to your incredible team!