How to recover or restore deleted files or folders in Dropbox

To restore deleted files or folders:

1. Log in to dropbox.com.
2. Click Deleted files in the left sidebar.
3. Click on the name of the deleted file or folder you want to recover.
   • You can select multiple files or folders at once by clicking the checkbox icon.
4. Click Restore.
   • Note: Restorations can take time if you’re restoring a large number of files.

Note: You can restore a shared file only if you have Can edit access to it. If you have Can view access to a shared file, you won’t be able to restore it. 

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