Secure and simple cloud file backup

File backup is a duplicate copy of your data that can be used to recover your files or even an entire hard drive after a data loss event. A cloud backup is the same as your file backup, only stored online in a network of offsite servers operated by a cloud storage provider. 

Simply put, online data backup is vital because data is irreplaceable. Whether its sensitive documents, work, or family photos and videos, it's important to count on online backup services so there's always a duplicate copy of these valuable files. Then, if an accident happens, you can easily restore your files without any data loss.

With Dropbox as your backup solution, it’s easy to save your files to the cloud instead of using an external hard drive, flash drive, or any other remote storage device. Once you’ve downloaded the Dropbox app on your computer, simply drag and drop the files you’d like to back up into the Dropbox folder on your desktop. You can also back up your computer on dropbox.com by uploading the files or folders you’d like to save to the cloud.

Computer backup applies to entire folders on your PC or Mac. When you enable computer backup, files saved in folders like Desktop, Documents, and Downloads are automatically and continuously synced to your Dropbox account so you don’t have to drag them manually.

It’s simple to back up files from your phone to the cloud using the Dropbox mobile app. Once you’ve downloaded the Dropbox mobile app to your phone or tablet, you can create or upload files you’d like to back up directly to Dropbox. Plus, any uploaded files sync with Dropbox on your computer and other connected devices.

Dropbox can automatically upload and backup your photos to the cloud by copying them from your mobile device or camera to your Dropbox folder. With the camera uploads feature enabled, any photo or video you’ve taken with your mobile device will be backed up to your Dropbox account (Dropbox Basic users must have the desktop app installed). You can also back up your existing photos to the cloud by uploading them to your Dropbox account.