Solve issues with deleting, editing, and organizing files and folders in your Dropbox account.
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't covered by the FAQ's please create a new topic here. Can’t delete old Dropbox backups An old computer or external-drive backup still occupies quota, and the normal delete button seems missing or fails. Quick Guide * Re-install or open…
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Our office will be switching Dropbox accounts. So far, we have been part of another party’s Dropbox account, and that account will be closed. We are planning to subscribe to a Dropbox Team account for our own office. How can we permanently transfer the files to the new account that we will create? And when the old Dropbox…
Application Affected: Dropbox iPad app Device: iPad Air 5 Operating System/Browser (if using the web): iPadOS 18.6.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app): 462.3.2 Question or Issue: Major and serious bug with the last few versions of the iPad app. The new Dropbox update for the iPad broke the search function when you…
For the past few days, when I log in to the web version of Dropbox.com, I get a pop-up message that says, "View files you have deleted - You can also easily restore or permanently delete them here." Even if I click the OK button, the message keeps appearing every time I log in. Is there a way to prevent this from…
I purchased a new Dell laptop in December. We transferred everything over from the new one. I now noticed many of my dropbox files are missing. The folder structure is there but the files are missing. I see dropbox offers a way to create a back up but I have made changes in some of my current dropbox folders since…
Device - iphone 16 and MacBook Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) - Sequoia 15.7.3/Chrome Question or Issue I've had the "You're out of storage" message for about a year but most of my dropbox usage is temporary file viewing (via "viewed links") that is sent to me from other people for quick download to my…
Device MacBook Air Operating System/Browser (if using the web) macOS Tahoe 26.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Question or Issue Due to a failed macOS update I had to reinstall macOS and recover my data from a Time Machine backup. However, the system reported that my Dropbox app was corrupted, so I…
Device Dell laptop Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) n/a Question or Issue My Dropbox Basic account is over quota and completely locked. I cannot view or delete files via: - dropbox.com/home - /deleted_files - mobile app - desktop app I am not asking for more storage at the moment. I just need temporary…
All my files in free mode are gone. It was full but I accessed it regularly. How do I get my irriplaceable family pics back? I am not good on computer. Not sure how or what to do to find this place again for your answers.
I can't delete this SwapTBD backup. It is defunct. but since I can't delete it, I have maxed my storage. Any ideas?
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