Move From Dropbox To Hub for Teams
A person sets up your Hub for Teams workspace, imports your Dropbox files, and schedules the cutover around your team's schedule, not ours.
How the move from Dropbox works
We handle each step so you can keep working.
See Hub for Teams in action
Chat, files, boards and calendars in one workspace.
The short answer
Moving off Dropbox means moving your files and folder structure into Hub for Teams — Liberation’s all-in-one chat, video, file storage and project management app, with business email and an office suite included instead of sold separately.
When you move from Dropbox, the main thing to plan is your folder structure and who can see what. Take a snapshot of your shared folders and their permissions before you start, so you can recreate access for the right people on day one. Large files and old version history take the longest to transfer, so schedule those early and keep the old account active until everyone has confirmed they can open their files.
File storage is also a place where access control matters. CISA explains multi-factor authentication in plain terms, and our guides on password managers and the secure American cloud provider cover where your files live and who can reach them.
Teams that move from Dropbox usually want to know three things: what moves, in what order, and when the old account can be closed. The graphic below summarizes the process, and the same steps are explained in more detail further down this page.
If you are weighing whether to move from Dropbox now or wait, the timing is yours to choose. You can move from Dropbox in one window or in stages, and the old account stays live until you confirm the new one works for everyone.
People who move from Dropbox often ask about cost first. Our migration team walks through the plan with you before anything starts, so you know what it takes to move from Dropbox before you commit.
Some questions come up on almost every move from Dropbox. Can we move from Dropbox without downtime? Yes, because the old account stays live until the cutover. How long does it take to move from Dropbox? We confirm the timeline with you before anything starts. Will we lose anything when we move from Dropbox? We confirm what moves before we begin, and anything that cannot move is listed up front.
If you would rather talk it through, tell us what you use today and we will explain what it takes to move from Dropbox for your team.
Most team migrations complete within a few business days of you approving the plan, with a scheduled cutover window so there’s no unexpected disruption for your team.
What actually happens
We build your workspace first
Your Dropbox account stays live and untouched while we build and configure your new Hub for Teams workspace.
We bring over your files
Folder structure, files and sharing permissions move into Hub for Teams’ file storage — we map your Dropbox folder layout before anything is imported.
We schedule the cutover with you
You pick the day your team switches over, and we’re online while everyone signs in for the first time.
There’s no dual system to manage during the transition — once your workspace is ready and your team has tried it, your Dropbox subscription can be downgraded or canceled on your schedule.
- Free migration when you choose an annual plan — $50/user otherwise.
- No 3-user minimum — Dropbox's Advanced plan requires at least 3 users; Hub for Teams doesn't.
- One login, not four — file storage comes with email, chat, video and project management instead of being sold on its own.
Why teams leave Dropbox
The most common reasons: Dropbox only stores files — email, chat, video and project management all need separate subscriptions; the Advanced plan has a 3-user minimum; and the free plan is built for individuals, not teams. See the full Dropbox vs. Hub for Teams comparison →
What moves, what doesn't have to
Files & folders
Your Dropbox folder structure and files move into Hub for Teams’ file storage, with sharing permissions recreated so the right people have access.
Shared links & permissions
Team shared folders and link permissions are rebuilt in Hub for Teams so collaboration continues without re-sharing everything by hand.
Team accounts & permissions
We set up every team member’s login and folder permissions before the cutover, so nobody has to self-register on day one.
- Hub for Teams from $7.49/user/month (Teams Starter, 5 GB mail + 5 GB files).
- Hub for Teams+ Talk $14.95/user/month, adds video meetings.
- Free migration when you choose an annual plan — $50/user otherwise.
Priced the way a business buys
Starting prices, billed monthly. Free migration when you choose an annual plan.
- Hub for Teams from $7.49/user/month (Teams Starter, 5 GB mail + 5 GB files).
- Hub for Teams+ Talk $14.95/user/month, adds video meetings.
- Free migration when you choose an annual plan — $50/user otherwise.
What It Costs
Starting prices, billed monthly unless noted. Anything larger gets a written quote.
Step-by-step: export your Dropbox files and switch your team over
Export your Dropbox data
- Use Dropbox’s own Download or Export tools (or grant us access) to pull a full copy of your team’s folders, including shared folder membership.
- Send us the export or the access we need along with your current member list.
- We build your Hub for Teams workspace: folders recreated to match your Dropbox structure, files imported, and permissions set to match your team.
- We test everything against your live Dropbox account, invite your team to try it, then schedule the cutover for a time that works for you.
We test your new workspace first
Your migrated workspace is checked against your live Dropbox files — folders, sharing permissions — before your team gets invited in.
We schedule the cutover with you
You pick the day your team switches, and we’re online to help with sign-in on day one.
Your old Dropbox account stays intact until you’re ready to downgrade or close it out yourself.
Where your team lands
Chat, files and meetings in one workspace.
Common questions
Will my team lose Dropbox sharing permissions?
Do we have to move every folder at once?
What if we also use Dropbox Paper or Sign?
Is the migration really free?
Ready to leave Dropbox?
Book a call and tell us how your team uses Dropbox today — we’ll give you a migration timeline and a written quote, no obligation.
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