How to schedule backup from Box to external hard drive

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January 21, 2021 22:38

Hello,

I'd like to do the opposite of what most people use a automated scheduled backup, in that I'd like to backup all files on Box to an external hard drive. This is a request from my boss, so this is what I'm trying to find out.

Is there a way to do this? I can just select files and folders via the desktop app and copy them to the hard drive, but I'd prefer an automated process with incremental backups.

Is this possible?

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France

January 21, 2021 22:55
Hi Amy,

Welcome to the Box Community!

Unfortunately, we do not have a feature that will automate back ups from Box to an external hard-drive.

For any product feature request or suggestions, we recommend you post your idea on pulse.box.com for more visibility. Our product team reviews all submissions and will consider whether to include feedback in their product roadmap.

Thanks for your participation in the Community!
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PJ Braaksma

March 17, 2021 10:30
Hi Amy, same question here.

This time because our clients demand it as part of the contract.

Looking forward to seeing this feature happen.
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Mike Dixon

December 22, 2021 11:27
I have the same issue - are there any 3rd party tools that will do this even if I have to invoke them manually. Synctoy for example will not copy files in sub-folders for some reason.
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Daniel Farquhar

December 22, 2021 22:22
Yes - I use sync folders pro on mac. It's super clunky but seems to work.

I just voted on this:

https://pulse.box.com/forums/909778-help-shape-the-future-of-box/suggestions/36470392-ability-in-box-drive-to-have-documents-physically#comments
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Mike Dixon

December 23, 2021 09:42
Thanks - I think I have got Sync toy working a bit better ( using Echo instead of Contribute ) . I have to sync each top level folder separately but it is not too onerous as I am not looking at huge volumes/volatility of change in a small charity

Sync folders looks good but I am on Win10
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Boris Decout

March 08, 2022 02:45
You could use box sync and Veeam Community edition

Or here are a few other paid options

Box Backup - SaaS Backup & Recovery Solution for Box (cloudally.com)

https://support.cloudhq.net/it-admin-how-to-back-up-box-enterprise-or-box-business/

https://www.multcloud.com/support-clouds/box.html

https://www.backupery.com/products/backupery-for-box/
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Giotech Admin

February 28, 2023 16:40
How about configuring Box Sync or Box Drive application to sync the desired files or folders to a local directory that is located on the external drive?
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Robert Seitzinger

October 21, 2025 13:05
Based on the outage yesterday with AWS has there been any movement on this feature? I was told by Box Tech Support that I would never have to worry about losing access to my data due to the redundant Data Centers but this does not seem like the case. I would like a utility that I could schedule a sync to a local external hard drive - this is a MUST in the Business community.
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