Dropbox Help Network: A Challenge in Data Portability

As a Dropbox user with an impressive total size of approximately 6TB, I've been facing some challenges in accessing and managing my data. With my account on the 'Teams Advanced' plan, I'm eager to explore ways to ensure data portability and comply with GDPR regulations.

Recently, I submitted a request to Dropbox for them to provide my data in a zip archive under Article 20 of the GDPR's Right to Data Portability. However, I couldn't find a straightforward way to accomplish this task. I've also looked into HBS 3, but it seems to only download what is actively being used rather than the entire account.

To tackle this issue, I turned to QNAP's HBS 3 and HybridMount 2, which can connect to Dropbox. While these tools show promise, I prefer a more straightforward approach using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Make Mapped Network Drive Appear as Local Drive is an option that has been suggested, but it requires Visual Subst, a paid product that doesn't guarantee success.

I've also tried subst, but couldn't figure out how to create a mapped drive that appears as a local drive. Instead, I managed to create another network drive, but attempting to download all files results in an error message. The web version of Dropbox has a significantly lower data limit than my actual storage capacity, making it impractical for large-scale data management.

When I tried to move my Dropbox folder to a network location, I received the following error: 'Dropbox doesn't support network locations due to issues that have arisen in the past.' To resolve this, I first need to save my account contents to our NAS. Unfortunately, this means I'm left looking for alternative solutions.

As I prepare to close our Dropbox business account, I'm eager to find a reliable and efficient way to manage my data. If you've encountered similar challenges or have found innovative solutions, please share your experiences in the comments below.

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