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noob1
New member | Level 2
9 months ago

Leaving a shared folder

I'm trying to remove my personal dropbox account from a shared work folder.  When I follow the steps below, it deletes the folder for all users.  (I double checked using my work dropbox).  We are not...
  • Здравко's avatar
    9 months ago

    Hi noob1,

    Using Delete is never a good idea! Most probably instead of deleting your shared folder you have deleted some subfolder into the shared folder. That's why that subfolder disappear for all.

    Another, more stable way, is to follow here. Find out there the shared folder you want to leave. Select the ellipsis on the right. Select "Remove from Dropbox" from the popup menu. 😉

    Hope this helps.

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