Extended version history overview

Your default version history depends on the Dropbox plan you have. However, you can extend your version history by purchasing one of our add-ons. See what add-ons are available for your plan below.

What is extended version history?

Version history is a feature that allows you to view and restore previous versions of your Dropbox files and folders. How far back you can do this depends on the Dropbox plan you have.

Extended version history is an optional add-on you can purchase to extend your version history beyond the default period provided in your Dropbox plan.

How to get extended version history on Dropbox Plus

Customers on Dropbox Plus get a default version history period of 30 days. With the Extended Version History Add-on, you can extend this to one year. 

To purchase or remove the add-on:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the bottom-left corner.
3. Click Manage account.
4. Click Subscriptions in the left sidebar.
5. Under Available add-ons, click View all add-ons.
6. Click Add or Remove next to Extended Version History.
7. Click Confirm.

When you purchase the add-on, you’ll be charged at a prorated amount for your current billing period. At the start of your next billing period, you’ll be charged for the full amount of the add-on, in addition to your subscription cost.

When you remove the add-on, your selection will go into effect on your next renewal.

How to get extended version history on a Dropbox team plan

Customers on Dropbox Business, Business Plus, Standard, Advanced, or Enterprise get 10 years of version history with either the Extended Version History Add-On or the Data Governance Add-On. To purchase or remove either of these add-ons, do one of the following:

• Have an admin contact your Dropbox sales executive
• Fill out our contact form
• Contact Dropbox support

If you don’t have a dedicated sales executive, your admin team can purchase or remove the Extended Version History Add-On in the admin console.


To manage the Extended Version History Add-On:

1. Log in to dropbox.com with your admin credentials.
2. Click Admin console in the left sidebar.
3. Click Billing in the left sidebar.
4. Click the Manage plan tab.
5. Under Available Add-ons, click Add or Remove next to 10-Year Extended Version History.
6. Click Confirm.

When you purchase the add-on, you’ll be charged at a prorated amount for your current billing period. At the start of your next billing period, you’ll be charged for the full amount of the add-on, in addition to your subscription cost.

When you remove the add-on, your selection will go into effect on your next renewal.