How to Sync Dropbox with MEGA on macOS — Full Local Method

📦 What Are Dropbox and MEGA?

Dropbox is one of the longest-standing cloud storage platforms. According to their official overview, Dropbox focuses on simple sharing and collaborative work — especially for teams and freelancers.

MEGA is famous for its strong encryption and generous free storage plans. Their security page explains how all files use client-side encryption, meaning even MEGA’s servers can’t read your data.

🔍 Dropbox vs MEGA: What’s Different?

One of the biggest differences is privacy. Dropbox uses secure servers but doesn’t encrypt your files end-to-end — they manage keys for you. MEGA does end-to-end encryption by default, giving you full control of your decryption key.

Another major factor is collaboration. Dropbox integrates smoothly with tools like Slack and Google Docs (see Dropbox Apps), making it ideal for teamwork. MEGA, meanwhile, is more popular among users who want to store and share large personal files privately.

🧰 What You’ll Need

• Mac computer running macOS 10.13 or newer
• Working Dropbox and MEGA accounts
• Latest version of OurClone (Download here)
• Access credentials and enough storage quota on both cloud drives

📂 Create a Smart Sync Task

Once Dropbox and MEGA are connected in OurClone, it’s time to decide what to sync and how to do it. Many people use this to back up a Dropbox folder to MEGA, or keep both in sync.

Step 1: Open the Migrate Panel

In OurClone’s sidebar, click Migrate. This is where you build and run sync tasks.

Step 2: Select Your Source

Choose Dropbox as your source storage. Pick the folder you want to sync — for example, a project folder or team folder.

Step 3: Select Your Target

Next, pick MEGA as your target. Pick an existing MEGA folder or create a new one for the files.

Step 4: Choose the Sync Mode

• sync: Keeps source and target identical — updates both ways if needed.
• copy: One-way copy from Dropbox to MEGA.
• move: Transfer files and remove them from Dropbox once copied.

Step 5: Fine-Tune Options

For an exact mirror, turn on Delete Extras. This deletes files in MEGA that don’t exist in Dropbox.

Step 6: Start and Monitor

Click Start when ready. OurClone shows live sync progress, files processed, and any conflicts.

📦 How Incremental Sync Boosts Speed

Uploading entire folders every time wastes time and bandwidth. OurClone’s incremental engine checks which files have changed and syncs only what’s new.

This means large Dropbox folders or massive MEGA archives stay up to date without full re-uploads — a must-have for large video or photo sets.

🗄️ What is a Local Backup Repository?

OurClone automatically keeps a private, encrypted backup repository on your Mac. This stores sync logs, file states, and snapshots — protected by AES-256 encryption.

If you ever lose data on Dropbox or MEGA, this local backup lets you recover files and see a full sync history.

💡 When Should You Use Dropbox ↔ MEGA Sync?

A typical use case is creative teams: designers store drafts in Dropbox for teamwork, then mirror final versions to MEGA for secure long-term storage.

Freelancers also use MEGA for large client deliverables — like videos or backups — while using Dropbox for daily edits.

If you manage both, OurClone keeps everything aligned without manual uploads.

🔐 100% Local, Encrypted Transfers

Many file transfer tools process your files through third-party servers. OurClone never does. Data moves straight from Dropbox to MEGA over your network, protected by SSL in transit and AES-256 at rest.

⚙️ Advanced Options & Scheduling

• Schedule tasks for off-hours or weekends
• Filter by file type: design files, images, source code
• Set conflict policies: skip or overwrite
• Generate sync reports for audits

🚀 Tips to Get the Best Speed

For best results, use a wired connection for large syncs. Heavy Dropbox folders (over 100 GB) sync best overnight. Upgrade to OurClone Pro to run multiple Dropbox ↔ MEGA jobs at once.

📥 Start Syncing Today

Ready to keep Dropbox and MEGA in perfect sync, under your control? Get OurClone for free: ourclone.app/download.

❓ FAQ — Dropbox MEGA Sync

Is Dropbox API safe?

Yes. Dropbox’s official API uses secure OAuth and SSL for all calls.

Does MEGA keep my files private?

Yes — MEGA’s end-to-end encryption means only you hold the keys. See their security FAQ.

Can I sync only some folders?

Yes — OurClone lets you pick exactly which Dropbox folders mirror to MEGA.

Is incremental backup automatic?

Yes — changed files sync automatically, saving bandwidth and time.

Where’s my sync log stored?

All logs stay in your encrypted local repository, on your Mac only.