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Forum Discussion
How to recover permanently deleted files?
One of my folders was deleted permanently on mistake two days ago. How can I get it back?
- Megan
Dropbox Staff
Hi Sharifdata, welcome to our Community!
I'm afraid there's not much that you can do.
When a folder/file are permanently deleted, there is no way to recover them.
I hope this clarifies!
Has anyone ever recovered files or folders you may have accidentally permanently deleted?
If so, how do you do it?- Mark
Super User II
LeonF wrote:
Has anyone ever recovered files or folders you may have accidentally permanently deleted?
If so, how do you do it?The only way I can think of is either via a backup OR a device connected to Dropbox which has not yet sync'd the deletion (maybe an infrequently used laptop?).
Thanks Hannah. There is an option called "rewind". It helped me get back some items but not all. Is that supposed to help you recover everything as at the date you rewind to if it is working optimally?
A folder shared with me by [removed]
was permanently deleted by (email name).
Immediately it disappeared from my account too.
It is also shared with another paid account.
Is there a way I, [removed] can recover the deleted file.[personal info removed per the Dropbox Community Guidelines]
- Rich
josecherukara wrote:
A folder shared with me ... was permanently deleted ... Is there a way I ... can recover the deleted file.
If your access hasn't been removed then you may be able to rejoin the folder from your Sharing page. Otherwise, no, you'll need to ask the owner to re-invite you to the shared folder.
