Dropbox is a cloud-based file hosting service that allows you to synchronize folders across multiple devices.
By linking COOKmate to your Dropbox account, you can:
- Backup your recipes.
- Synchronize recipes between various devices.
- Access your last 100 backups directly from Dropbox!
All you need is a free Dropbox account to enjoy these features: https://www.dropbox.com/login.
How to Link COOKmate to Dropbox
- In the action bar, choose Dropbox from the dropdown menu.
- You will be redirected to the Dropbox website where you can:
- Log in to an existing Dropbox account, or
- Create a free Dropbox account if you don’t already have one.
- After logging in, grant COOKmate permission to access the COOKmate folder in your Dropbox account.
1. In the action bar, choose Dropbox from the dropdown menu.
2. You will be redirected to the Dropbox website where you can:
- Log in to an existing Dropbox account, or
- Create a free Dropbox account if you don’t already have one.
3. After logging in, grant COOKmate permission to access the COOKmate folder in your Dropbox account.
Managing Your Files:
After linking, you’ll be able to view your files directly from your Dropbox account.
- Export Recipes or Shopping Lists: The export option in the action bar allows you to save all your recipes to your Dropbox account for backup or sharing.
- Import Recipes or Shopping Lists: Select a file from your Dropbox to import recipes or shopping lists directly into COOKmate.
111 thoughts on “Synchronize/backup your recipes with Dropbox (documentation for Android)”
I can’t see my recipes on my new device, I paid for it and I should be able to see them anywhere.
I have a new phone and I download the app again and I cant see my recipes anymore . I log on with my facebook account as I did before but is not working . My account is free does this mean i have to move o a premium account, i need some guidance i am worried i lost all the recipes i created 🙁
Hello!
Always duplicate important information, which you keep on Internet!
Because it is the most unreliable place in the world.
For example, I use two different apps for my recipes: this one (with backup options) + another, more like Internet site, I call it “Cooking Facebook”.
Here is a link to it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.craftlog.android.cooking
Some people trust Notebooks (Google Keep, Evernote etc.)
Some just keep everything on PC or Pendrive.
Good Luck
Estoy muy descontenta. Me he cambiado de móvil, y quiero recuperar mis recetas que tenia en la aplicación ya que tenía la cuenta sincronizada. Espero que me ayuden a recuperar todo lo que tenía que para eso llevo pagando dos años la suscripción. Si no tomaré medidas y reclamare. Ruego ayuda
Hi, please send a request here : https://mycookbook.zendesk.com or at support@mycookbook-online.net
A very good apps. It is veryuseful and helpful for me. If u can pls add Facebook cooking/recipes page too it vl be more usefull to keralians
I previously was using the Android app and backing up all my recipes to Dropbox. Now, I just got an iPhone and downloaded my cookbook and set up an online account so I could sync my old phone with my new one and have all the recipes transfer over. However, the online account only allows for 100 recipes (even though it claims I have a free premium account for a month) – this is crazy! I have about 250 recipes and am always adding more. If I import my backup files from my old phone (with over 200 recipes) to my new phone will it override this 100 recipe limit? I love this app and I love all my recipes but I need more than 100!! Any help would be great!
Hi, I confirm you have currently a Premium account and the number of recipes is limited to 20000. I also see you have 237 recipes online. Do you still have some issues ? if yes please contact support here https://mycookbook.zendesk.com. Thanks
24 hours after I posted this all my recipes magically synced to both the online account and my new phone! I assumed you guys did it! Ha, well thanks for looking for me. In order to keep the premium account how much will it cost? Thanks again!
Also, just out of curiosity. I noticed on the iphone app that the only import option is to “import from your digital cookbook”. So, am I not even to import from my Dropbox back up files at all anymore?
Also also ☺️, I’m dying for a single page view (ingredients and recipes together on the same screen) that doesn’t involve having to unlock screen rotation and turn the phone sideways. When I do this the directions for into a view lines of text but the ingredients list is crazy long and I have to keep scrolling all the way down to see the ingredients and then all the way back up to see what to do with them. The single page vertical view I have on my Kindle fire is beautiful. Any way to get that on my 6s plus given that the screen is so large?
Thank you!!
No dropbox is not supported on iOS … You can import your backup files here http://www.mycookbook-online.net/recipes/import/.
Thanks for your suggestion, I’ll try to improve the iOS app.
Best Regards
Great! Thanks for the feedback! Premium account is 6$/quarter or 20$/year : http://www.mycookbook-online.net/en/pro/
When I moved from My Cookbook to My Cookbook Pro, all my recipes moved fine. However, Pro will NOT connect to Dropbox. I have been through all your help screens and it tells me Dropbox will magically come up with the “let My Cookbook Pro” have permission. I cannot get to there. I can see older files saved from before “Pro”. I tried from Dropbox end, but cannot generate linking message. What happens to my ability to sync across devices?!?
Do you have any error or message ? My CookBook Pro should be able to connect to Dropbox.. You can contact support here https://mycookbook.zendesk.com
The recipes I loaded to Dropbox from my Kindle Fire (4th gen) imported to my Fire (3d gen) – – but NO pictures came with them. Is this a glitch or do I need to do something else? I have subscribed to the annual fee.
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Hi did you use the .mcb format when you have exported you recipes ?
I exported all my recipes to Dropbox and manually did it as well. Both times all my recipes came through just no pictures. Please help. The pictures are in the zip file under images, it just won’t show up when i open my cookbook.
Hi, have you changed the directory of the images in the settings of the app ? If yes, try to use your emulated SDcard and not your external sd card
My Dropbox is full and I won’t pay for more space. How can I sync workout Dropbox?
You can backup your recipes on your device using our File Import/Export feature. Then copy your backup file on another device or your computer using a file manager app
I have mycookbook pro on my Android phone (bought it). Can I also use it on my new ipad? Without buying anything?
Yes we have an iOS app here : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-cookbook-recipe-manager/id1015322975 . An online account is needed. You will be able to synchronize your recipes on your devices. The number of recipes is limited with the free online account. You may have to subscribe for a Premium account if you have a lot of recipes