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Learn how to delete, recover, and restore files and folders
Restoring and deleting files and folders
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Restore and recover deleted files or folders
Need to reverse a file deletion? Learn how to recover and restore deleted files and folders from your Dropbox account.
How to delete files or 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?
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
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.
