SharePoint and Dropbox
SharePoint and Dropbox experts and migration specialists
Whether your team lives in SharePoint, Dropbox or a mix of both, Crew IT sets up file sharing that is organised, secure and easy to use, and moves you between platforms without losing files, folders or permissions.
- File server and NAS to SharePoint
- Dropbox to SharePoint and OneDrive, or the reverse
- Permissions mapped and changes synced to cutover
Quick answer: Crew IT plans and runs file migrations for Gold Coast and Brisbane businesses: from file servers, NAS devices, Google Drive and Dropbox into SharePoint and OneDrive, and between Dropbox and Microsoft 365 in either direction. We audit your data, map permissions, run a pilot, copy everything, sync changes until cutover and train your team.
Migrations we run
Move your files with confidence
File server or NAS to SharePoint
Retire the old server and give your team secure access to files from anywhere, with version history and sharing controls.
Dropbox to SharePoint and OneDrive
Consolidate into Microsoft 365 you already pay for, with team files in SharePoint and personal files in OneDrive.
SharePoint to Dropbox
Prefer Dropbox? We move you the other way, keeping structure and sharing intact.
Google Drive and other clouds
Google Drive, Box and other cloud storage moved into SharePoint or Dropbox.
Restructures and clean-ups
Messy SharePoint sites or Dropbox folders reorganised into a structure people can actually find things in.
Permissions and sharing
Who can see what, external sharing rules and guest access set up to protect client data.
Our method
How a Crew IT migration works
Migrations fail when they are rushed. Ours follow a tested process so Monday morning is business as usual.
- Audit We measure how much data you have, find duplicates, long file paths and blocked characters, and document current permissions.
- Design We agree a new structure of sites, libraries or team folders, and who should have access to each.
- Pilot A small group moves first so we can confirm everything works before the main move.
- Bulk copy Files are copied in the background with Microsoft's migration tools or proven third-party tools while your team keeps working.
- Delta sync and cutover Changes are synced right up to cutover, usually over a weekend, then the old location is made read-only.
- Training and support We set up sync on every device, show your team where things are and stay on hand in the first week.
Choosing a platform
SharePoint or Dropbox: which is right for you?
| SharePoint and OneDrive | Dropbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Included with Microsoft 365 | Yes, with most business plans | No, separate subscription |
| Works inside Teams | Built in | Via integration |
| Co-authoring Office files | Excellent | Good, via Office integration |
| Large media and design files | Good | Excellent |
| Granular permissions and compliance | Very strong | Strong |
| Best for | Microsoft 365 businesses and document-heavy teams | Creative teams and simple sharing with outsiders |
SharePoint and Dropbox migrations: common questions
How long does a migration to SharePoint take?
It depends mostly on the amount of data and how tidy it is. A small business with a modest file server can often move within a couple of weeks of planning, while larger or messier data sets take longer. The cutover itself is usually done over a weekend.
Will we lose file permissions or version history?
We map permissions from the old system to the new one as part of the design, and the migration tools carry across file dates and, where the source supports it, versions. We test this in the pilot before the main move.
Can staff keep working during the migration?
Yes. The bulk copy runs in the background, and we sync changes right up to cutover, so nobody needs to stop work.
Are there limits on what SharePoint can store?
SharePoint handles very large libraries, but it has rules such as a maximum file path length and some blocked characters in file names. Our audit finds and fixes these before migration so files are not skipped.
Do you support SharePoint and Dropbox after the move?
Yes. We manage permissions, sync problems, new sites and sharing rules as part of our Microsoft 365 and managed IT services.