Looking to transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive whether it’s all your files or just a few? While you could manually download from Dropbox and re-upload to Google Drive, this can become time-consuming and tedious, especially with larger files.
Fortunately, a simpler option is to use UnifiDrive, a free third-party tool that manages both your accounts seamlessly. With UnifiDrive, you can easily select files from your Dropbox account and specify a destination in Google Drive. Even better, the entire transfer happens automatically in the background, so you can log off and check back later—no extra attention is needed!
Sign in to UnifiDrive
Create an account in UnifiDrive. Visit https://app.unifidrive.com/ and use the preferred login method for example your Google Account.
Configure your Google Drive Account in UnifiDrive
Begin by configuring your accounts. Click “Get Started”.
First, configure your Google Drive.
Assign a friendly name for your Google Drive. This will help you differentiate between your many drives.
At this stage, you’ll be asked to grant UnifiDrive access to your drives. Rest assured, UnifiDrive is designed with security as a top priority. We never store your files, and all data is encrypted during transfer, ensuring that your information remains private and protected at every step.
Finally, allow UnifiDrive access to your files to enable seamless transfers from Dropbox to Google Drive. This access is solely for managing your file transfer securely and efficiently, with strict data encryption protocols in place.
Once you’ve completed these steps, you should now see some files from Google Drive! Well done. Next, return to the Integrations page to connect your Dropbox account and complete the setup.
Configure your Dropbox Account in UnifiDrive
First, to add your Dropbox drive or any other cloud storage, simply click on “Add Integration” and follow the same steps you used for Google Drive.
Select Dropbox for your personal drive or Dropbox for Business.
Choose a friendly name for your Dropbox account to make it easier to identify and manage alongside your other storage integrations.
Granting access for UnifiDrive to your Dropbox drive is a crucial step in enabling seamless file transfers. We prioritize your security and privacy—our system is designed to ensure that your data remains confidential. UnifiDrive does not store your files and employs robust encryption to protect your information during the transfer process. You can trust us to handle your data safely while making your file management effortless.
When you are redirected to the Dropbox granting access screen, simply click “Allow.” This will enable UnifiDrive to facilitate secure transfers between your Dropbox and Google Drive accounts while ensuring your data remains protected throughout the process.
If you’ve followed all the steps correctly, you should now see both of your integrations: one for Google Drive and another for your Dropbox account. This means you’re all set to start transferring files seamlessly between your cloud storage services!
Transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive Account
Next, return to the Files page, which is a centralized space that allows you to manage and organize your files from both your Google Drive and Dropbox accounts effortlessly.
Moreover, on the Files page, you can manage all your files from your connected storage in one central location. Here, you have the flexibility to create folders, upload or download files, remove items, and search across your various drives. If you want to move or copy your files from Dropbox to Google Drive, simply select the desired files or folders and click “Move.” It’s that easy!
To begin transferring your files, the first step is to select your target drive and then click “Move.”
You have the option to customize your transfer settings. If you’re moving your files to a new folder, or if the target folder is empty, you can simply keep the default options. For more information on the available transfer options, check out our articles:
- How to merge the whole folder structures and replace existing files using transfer options
- Simple Cloud File Transfer with Autofix Option
- How to immediately remove source when moving a file
The transfer to Google Drive will occur in the background, allowing you to focus on other tasks without any worries. You can click “View” to monitor the progress of your transfer, and it will also be listed on the Transfers page for easy tracking.
Wait for the transfer to be completed
When you open your transfer, you can check its status. For new transfers, the initial status will be “Waiting,” indicating that it will be processed shortly. Please note that there is a limit on the maximum number of concurrent transfers; if you have multiple transfers, any new ones will wait until the existing ones are completed.
After a short while, your transfer will become active and change to the status “Running.” At this stage, you can monitor the processing of your files and folders, along with the percentage of completed items displayed, giving you clear visibility into the progress of your transfer.
Ultimately, your transfer should show a status of “Successful,” indicating that your files and folders were copied from Dropbox to Google Drive without any issues. However, if you see a status of “Failed,” don’t worry! We have a dedicated guide to help you troubleshoot and fix the transfer. Check out our tutorial on How To Fix and Retry Failed Transfer or watch the video How to repair a failed transfer in UnifiDrive?
If you return to the Files page, you’ll find that your files from Dropbox are now successfully transferred to Google Drive. You can easily access and manage them alongside your other cloud storage files!
Summary
In conclusion, this guide provides a straightforward method for transferring files from Dropbox to Google Drive using UnifiDrive. It begins with signing up and configuring your accounts, allowing you to seamlessly connect both storage services. Once set up, you can manage your files from a central Files page, where you can create folders, upload, download, and search across your drives.
The transfer process is simple: select the files you wish to move, choose the target drive, and initiate the transfer, which will occur in the background. You can monitor the transfer status, and upon successful completion.
Sign up for free and transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive today!