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Migrating to a New Mac Using the Apple Migration Assistant Program

Here's my current understanding. I'd appreciate it if a Dropbox rep could confirm it and/or clarify if anything is incorrect.

I want to migrate from Mac A to new Mac B using the standard Apple migration assistant program. I'll want to continue to use both Macs after migration.

On Mac A, I'm using Dropbox with the File Provider API. I keep all my Dropbox files and folders available offline. I'm also backing up some custom folders (outside of my Dropbox folder) using Dropbox backup.

Here's what I believe I'll need to do when I migrate:

- On Mac A, disable and then delete the Dropbox backup.

- On Mac A, sign out of my Dropbox account. When asked, say yes to deleting the Dropbox folder.

- Run the Apple Migration Assistant to transfer contents from Mac A to Mac B.

- (At this point, the Dropbox application will be technically installed on Macs A and B, but not in use.)

- On both Macs A and B, connect to my Dropbox account and let Dropbox create a new Dropbox folder and download all Dropbox content.

- On both Macs A and B, enable Dropbox backup for the custom folders I want backed up.

Do I have things right?

Thanks.

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Hannah

Hey @fssbob, thanks for posting to our Community again.

You have the process absolutely right.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that when you sign out of computer A and then back in, you'll go back to the non File Provider version of Dropbox.

But the system will eventually ask you to upgrade again.

Just wanted to let you know, so you are not surprised by the change.

If you have any other questions, let us know.

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Hannah

Hey @fssbob, thanks for posting to our Community again.

You have the process absolutely right.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that when you sign out of computer A and then back in, you'll go back to the non File Provider version of Dropbox.

But the system will eventually ask you to upgrade again.

Just wanted to let you know, so you are not surprised by the change.

If you have any other questions, let us know.

fssbob

Thanks for confirming and adding that additional point!

Bob

Hannah

Any time, Bob!

If you need anything else, please let us know.

Have a great day!