Connecting Multiple Cloud Storage Accounts to Koofr: A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine that you’re juggling multiple cloud storage accounts - Koofr, Dropbox, Google Drive - constantly switching between apps to find the files you are looking for. Important documents are scattered, photos are duplicated across services, and managing storage limits feels like a never-ending hassle.

What if you could combine all your cloud storage into one easy-to-access platform?

That’s where Koofr cloud storage comes in. Koofr is a secure and versatile cloud storage solution that not only offers its own storage space but also connects major providers like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. With Koofr, you can manage all your files in one place, making cloud storage simpler and more efficient than ever.

1. Benefits of Connecting Other Cloud Storage Providers to Koofr

Managing multiple cloud storage accounts can quickly become overwhelming. Files are scattered, storage limits vary, and switching between platforms disrupts productivity. Koofr solves these challenges by offering a centralized platform that integrates with major providers like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

Key Benefits of Connecting Other Cloud Storage Accounts to Koofr

• Simplified File Management - Access all your files from a single interface, eliminating the need to log into multiple accounts.
• Enhanced Security - Koofr provides a secure environment for managing your files, reducing the risk of losing important data across different services.
• Improved Collaboration - Share files seamlessly, regardless of where they are stored, and work more efficiently with teams and clients.
• Unified View of Files - Koofr organizes all connected storage spaces in one place, allowing for quick navigation and efficient file handling.

2. Step-by-Step Tutorial: Connecting Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox to Koofr

Koofr makes it easy to consolidate all your cloud storage accounts into one platform. Follow this step-by-step guide to connect Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox to Koofr.

Before connecting your storage providers, you need a Koofr account. If you haven’t signed up yet, go to Koofr’s website and click on Get Started. Create a 10GB free Koofr account and log into it. Once your account is ready, you can begin connecting your cloud storage providers.

Need more storage? Check out Koofr plans.

Connecting Google Drive to Koofr

In the Main menu on the left, click Connect and select Google Drive.

Then click Connect Google Drive, sign into your Google account and allow Koofr the access to the files and folders in your Google Drive account. This will integrate all Google Drive files into your Koofr account without affecting your Koofr space. Another way to connect Google Drive to Koofr is to open Koofr's Account menu on the right and click on Places, where you can also connect your Koofr account to Google Drive.

Note: Only personal Google Drive accounts are supported. You cannot connect Team Drive accounts to Koofr.

Koofr enables you to open files stored in your connected Google Drive account directly within Google Drive. To do this, either view the file in Koofr's integrated viewer and click the Open in Google Drive button at the top right, or right-click on the desired file within Koofr and select Open in Google Drive from the context menu. This functionality is currently exclusive to Google Drive files.

Connecting OneDrive to Koofr

In the Main menu on the left, click Connect and choose OneDrive. Then click Connect OneDrive and allow Koofr to access the files and folders in your OneDrive.

This will integrate all OneDrive files into your Koofr account without affecting your Koofr space. Or go to the Account menu on the right and click on Places, where you can also connect your Koofr account to OneDrive.

Note: You can also connect your OneDrive for Business and OneDrive for Education accounts this way. Connecting OneDrive for Business/Education is as simple as connecting any other external cloud. Just click the Connect OneDrive button and you can now log into your personal, business or education Microsoft account.

If you receive the error message Using application 'Koofr' is currently not supported for your organization (your-domain) because it is in an unmanaged state it means that the educational institution or business has not verified its domain with Microsoft. This affects the ability to connect Koofr to OneDrive. The organization’s administrator must claim domain ownership and ensure it meets Microsoft's requirements before Koofr can be linked to OneDrive.

Connecting Dropbox to Koofr

In the Main menu on the left, click Connect and choose Dropbox. Then click Connect Dropbox and allow Koofr to access the files and folders in your Dropbox. It will integrate all Dropbox files into your Koofr account without affecting your Koofr space. Or go to the Account menu on the right and click on Places, where you can also connect your Koofr account to Dropbox.

When you’ve connected your external cloud storage providers, you can manage all your files from Koofr, and enjoy a seamless cloud storage experience.

Koofr allows users to connect multiple external cloud storage accounts, with the number of connections varying based on your chosen Koofr plan:

• Starter (Free) Plan: Connect up to 2 external cloud accounts, one per provider (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
• Briefcase Plan (S and M): Connect up to 9 external cloud accounts, with a maximum of 3 accounts per provider.
• Suitcase Plan (L, XL, XXL): Connect up to 18 external cloud accounts, allowing up to 6 accounts per provider.
• Crate Plan (XXXL, 5XXL, 10XXL, 20XXL): Connect up to 30 external cloud accounts, with a limit of 10 accounts per provider.

Need to connect more external cloud storage accounts? Check out our plans.

Read more about how to connect your secondary Google Drive account, One Drive and One Drive for Business accounts, Dropbox accounts to Koofr.

3. Basics of using external cloud storage services in Koofr

When you connect an external cloud storage service, you want to be sure that the files you see in Koofr match those in your connected cloud storage accounts. How to do that? Observe the Updating icon in the Main toolbar. If this icon is visible, it indicates that Koofr is currently syncing with the connected service, and the file list may not yet reflect the latest changes. Once the Updating icon disappears, the synchronization is complete, and the files displayed in Koofr will accurately represent those in your connected storage.

Note: When you connect your Koofr account to your external cloud account, the files from your external cloud account are not transferred to Koofr. They are only accessible from Koofr, as long as the external cloud is connected.

Connecting your external cloud storage services to Koofr does not consume any of your Koofr storage space. This integration allows you to access and manage files from services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox directly through Koofr without duplicating or transferring the data, ensuring your Koofr storage quota remains unaffected.

When you delete a file or folder in Koofr, it is also removed from the connected cloud service. This ensures that your data remains consistent across all platforms. Similarly, deleting a file directly from the connected cloud service will reflect the change in Koofr.

When connecting your Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox accounts to Koofr, you can only access your files and folders. Shared files or folders from other users will not be visible in your Koofr account. If you need to manage shared files within Koofr, consider downloading them from the original cloud service and then uploading them to your Koofr account.

Please note that the Koofr desktop client is designed to synchronize files exclusively between your computer and your Koofr storage. It does not support direct synchronization with external cloud services. This limitation is due to the varying restrictions and APIs of different providers. However, you can still manage and access your files from these external services through Koofr web application. This integration allows for seamless management of your files across multiple platforms without the need for direct synchronization via the desktop client.

Koofr does not support connecting to cloud storage providers that implement client-side encryption, such as Mega and Tresorit. Integrating with these services would necessitate storing users' private passwords on Koofr's servers to facilitate file decryption, which Koofr aims to avoid to maintain user privacy. Instead, Koofr offers its client-side encryption solution called Koofr Vault. This open-source, zero-knowledge add-on allows client-side encryption, ensuring that only the user has access to the decryption keys. Koofr Vault is included in all Koofr plans.

4. How to remove a connected cloud storage service from Koofr

To remove a connected cloud storage service from Koofr without affecting your files on that service, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Koofr web app.
2. Navigate to Places: Click on your account menu located at the top-right corner and select Places.
3. Manage Connected Services: Here you'll see a list of your connected cloud services. You can view storage details, rename, remove, or reauthorize them.
4. Remove the Chosen Service: To disconnect a service, click on the Remove option next to the respective cloud service.

Note: Removing a service from Koofr will not delete or alter your files stored on that external service. This process ensures that while the integration is removed from Koofr, your data remains intact on the original cloud platform.

In case you want to start using Koofr exclusively and wish to transfer all your files from other cloud services, you can do so by connecting your external cloud service to Koofr, and transferring your files from the connected service to Koofr by copying or moving them.

Note: Both free and paid Koofr accounts have daily transfer limits for moving data from external clouds. Additionally, the connected cloud services may impose their own transfer limits, which are often not publicly disclosed.

Connect external cloud storage to Koofr.

In conclusion, connecting your cloud storage providers to Koofr simplifies file management, enhances accessibility, and ensures data organization across platforms. By following the tutorial steps, you can seamlessly integrate services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Ready to explore more features? Try Koofr today to streamline your cloud experience, improve security, and enjoy hassle-free file management. Sign up for a free account and explore Koofr's features.

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