You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.
How to restore deleted files with Dropbox
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably accidentally deleted files at some point since you opened your Dropbox account (I do this way more than I care to admit). The most notable time was when I accidentally deleted my entire thesis, instead of of some notes I’d taken. Luckily, with Dropbox, you have at least 30 days to restore these files, and it’s really simple. Here’s how to do it. Login to dropbox.com Click on Deleted files from the left-hand side bar Select all of the files you would like to restore Click Restore Files will now be moved back to their previous location That’s it; it really is that simple! But remember, these files won’t stay in the Deleted files section forever, so if you do find yourself needing to Restore files don’t delay! If you're still a little unsure you canmore about Restoring deleted files in Dropbox. Now that you’ve restored your files, what would you like to learn next? Let us know and we’ll see what we can do to help.How to change your Dropbox account password
If you’re new to Dropbox, or still finding your feet with your Drobpox account, you might be wondering how to change the password associated with your account. Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our step-by-step guide to changing your password. We’ll be showing you how to change your Dropbox account password if; You’ve forgotten your password and you’re not logged in You’ve forgotten your password and you’re logged in You know your current password You’ve forgotten your password and you’re not logged in We’ve all forgotten a password at some stage, whether it’s because you’ve got so many of them or you just had a momentary brain lapse, but it’s not the end of the world. Even if you’re logged out, there are super-easy ways to reset it. So, here’s how to reset your password if you’re logged out of your Dropbox account. Go to dropbox.com and click where it says Login Enter your email address and hit Continue Instead of entering your password click on Forgot your password? Enter your email address and click Submit You will receive an email containing a Reset password link Follow the link and then enter your new password and click Submit You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset You’ve forgotten your password and you’re logged in You may also find yourself in a situation where you are still logged into your Dropbox account and you can’t remember your password. Granted, this one happens a little less often, but believe me I have been here on numerous occasions. Rather than trying to make sure you never accidentally log yourself out, for the rest of your life, there are easier ways to get around this scenario. You can just change your password pretty easily. Here’s how to do it. Click on your avatar or initials in the top right hand corner of your screen and select Settings Click on the Security tab and then select Change password Click on Forgot password? Then enter your email address and hit Submit You will receive an email containing a Reset password link Follow the link and then enter your new password and click Submit (Make sure your password is secure and unique. Learn how to create a strong password) You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset You know your current password There may also be times when you know your current password, but you still want to change it. You might be trying to be extra careful, using a shared device, or worried that someone else may have access to your Dropbox account. Here’s how to change your password if you know your current password. Click on your avatar or initials in the top right hand corner of your screen and select Settings Click on the Security tab and then select Change password Enter your new password and then click Change password You will receive an email to confirm your password has been reset We hope you found this step-by-step guide helpful, please let us know if you were able to change your password using one of these methods.
