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How to free up space in your Dropbox account
I've unshared many folders, permanently deleted lots of files but dropbox still reports that it is full. How can I free up space? I've already followed dropbox instructions with no results
Permanently deleting files isn't needed to clear space. Simply deleting them is enough. Files in the Deleted Files section do not count against your storage quota.
If Dropbox is saying your account is full, then it's still full. You need to remove enough files to bring your account back below your quota before that message will go away. It could be that you're still a member of a large share that just keeps filling your account as you make more room.
You can verify your storage usage on your Account page. It will show you a breakdown of what's using your storage (regular files, shared files, etc.), which hat may help you identify files that you can remove to free up some more space.
Dropbox says I am over my limit so I deleted nearly all my files (I think) but I still have an alert saying I am over my limit. Maybe I don't understand how to fully delete files?
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hi there, Howard Jennings, thanks for reaching out to us.
Is it possible that you have any shared folders or backups that are taking up your space?
What do you see in your plan tab regarding your usage?
