Delete and restore
Learn how to delete, recover, and restore files and folders
Restoring and deleting files and folders
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Recover and restore deleted files or folders
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Recover deleted files and folders in your Dropbox account, or restore previous versions of files. Learn the recovery window for your account type.
How to delete files or folders
Restoring and deleting files and folders
If you delete files from Dropbox, they are recoverable for up to 30 days. If you have no need for them, you can also permanently delete files from Dropbox.
What happens when I delete a file from my Dropbox account?
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You can permanently delete a file from your Dropbox account. Permanently deleted files can't be recovered or restored during your recovery period.
How to use Dropbox Rewind
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Dropbox Rewind lets you undo a large number of files at once. Use Rewind to restore your files in the event of a major data loss, such as a virus infection.
