Move Files & Shared Links to SharePoint from Dropbox

Planning to perform Dropbox to SharePoint migration? Moving files, folders, and permissions are frequently the priority for businesses switching from Dropbox to SharePoint. However, the transfer of shared links is a significant yet commonly missed feature.

If not correctly handled, shared links can result in costly disruptions for your business. So, you have to accurately transfer them without any data loss. In this blog post, we will discuss how to move files to SharePoint from Dropbox with shared links intact.

Why Move Files to SharePoint from Dropbox with Shared Links?

Migrating shared links during Dropbox to SharePoint transfer helps you ensure complete replication. If you perform Dropbox migration without shared links, you can face with the following disruptions:

Disruption Impact
Broken Access Broken access can allow unauthorized access to your sensitive data.
Workflow Interruptions Teams relying on shared link documents for distribution, review, or approval will face issues during business operations.
User Frustration Teams will have to resolve “page not found” issues, request new links, and look for files.
Reputational Damage When working with external stakeholders, broken shared links can indicate that the organization is unprofessional.

Challenges of Dropbox Shared Links Transfer to SharePoint

Here are the key challenges that businesses like yours can face when you move files to SharePoint from Dropbox with shared links:

Challenges of Dropbox Shared Links Transfer to SharePoint

  • URL Structure Differences: Finding every shared link in Dropbox (both public and private folders) and converting them into a valid SharePoint Online URL can be challenging.
  • Specific Version History: Shared link migration can be difficult, especially if shared links are created only for specific versions in the Dropbox cloud.
  • Permission Conflicts: While SharePoint sets role-based access, Dropbox allows public links. Assigning permissions appropriately while moving shared links can be challenging.
  • External User Access Issues: While SharePoint requires external sharing settings, Dropbox permits guest access through shared links. You can still create anonymous sharing links (if allowed under your business policies), but many enterprises disable this for security reasons.
  • File Path and Length Restrictions: SharePoint mandates file path and character constraints. In addition to broken links, if migrated files are above file limits, files may not show up or sync, affecting shared links inside documents.

How CloudFuze Migrates Shared Links when Move Files to SharePoint from Dropbox?

With our advanced Dropbox to SharePoint migration tool, we make it a breeze for businesses to migrate shared links when moving Dropbox files to SharePoint. We help you migrate your shared files and folders from your Dropbox cloud with the same permission levels to SharePoint.

Along with shared links, we help you migrate file features such as hyperlinks, file versions, external permissions, timestamps, and Dropbox paper.

Screenshots of Migrating Shared Links from Dropbox to SharePoint Using our Migration Tool:

Image 1: Dropbox folders in the source cloud.

Dropbox folders in the source

Image 2: Here, from the selected Dropbox folder, we are migrating a shared link with permissions.

shared link with permissions

Image 3: Complete replication of folders and files from the Dropbox cloud to SharePoint through our migration tool.

replication of folders and files from Dropbox cloud to SharePoint

Image 4: Shared link from Dropbox cloud retains the same permissions in SharePoint.

Shared link from Dropbox cloud

Image 5: “Shared link CSV files” are created, which refers to files that have been made accessible to others through a shared link.

Shared link CSV files
Image 6: The Image depicts the file name along the shared link within the shared link CSV.

Shared CSV link

Here’s a Video of our Dropbox to SharePoint Migration Tool:

CloudFuze’s Real World Case Study – Dropbox to SharePoint Migration

Our team at CloudFuze has created Dropbox to Microsoft 365 migration success stories for some of the most prestigious organizations.

Here’s a brief overview of one such success story:

Michigan State University wanted to migrate business data from Dropbox to Microsoft 365 (OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online). Our teams helped them migrate 1,000+ users and 50+ TB of data, along with necessary metadata such as sharing permissions, internal and external shares, shared links, in-line comments, and version history. Learn more about this case study here.

What Do Customers Say About Us?

As a reliable cloud migration partner, we at CloudFuze have helped some of the top companies to seamlessly move to OneDrive and SharePoint.

Here is a Gartner review from one of our customers:

Microsoft Onedrive Gartner review

Move Files to SharePoint from Dropbox with Shared Links

By using a reliable migration tool, enterprises can ensure a smooth transition of files and folders from Dropbox to SharePoint Online, along with necessary metadata like shared links.

With CloudFuze, you can move files to SharePoint from Dropbox while preserving shared links intact with accuracy and ensuring security.

Book a free and no-obligation demo of our tool today!

Frequently Added Questions

1. Can I transfer files from Dropbox to SharePoint?

You have two options to transfer files from Dropbox to SharePoint: drag and drop files from your Dropbox folder in File Explorer to your SharePoint document library, or use a reliable cloud migration tool. With our Dropbox to SharePoint migration tool, you can accurately migrate from Dropbox to SharePoint along with files, necessary file attributes, and permissions.

2. Why can’t I drag and drop files in SharePoint?

You may be unable to drag and drop files in SharePoint for reasons including browser issues, permissions, or limitations. Specifically, dragging and dropping files between modern SharePoint libraries isn’t directly supported, but you can use the “Move to” or “Copy to” commands instead. To overcome this issue, it is best to go for a reliable transfer approach to SharePoint.

3. Do you need a 365 license to use SharePoint?

Yes, the cloud-based version of SharePoint requires a Microsoft 365 license for most internal users to access its full features. External users (guests) can access SharePoint sites with specific permissions without a permit, but internal users typically need a license to fully utilize SharePoint’s capabilities.

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