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How to permanently delete files or empty your trash bin without waiting for 30 days
How to permanently delete files or empty your trash bin without waiting for 30 days
This actually works and I added a few things to clarify.
Per Mark Mc (SUPER USER):
Completely ignore that Tra...
Not sure why this guide is necessary, its all covered here - https://help.dropbox.com/delete-restore/delete-files
I have two Dropbox accounts (linked), which I can view online. For my personal account I can permanently delete as described. For my corporate account, the "permanently delete" option is missing, only "restore" is visible in the same menu. The files are not shared, only I have access. What is this about?
Zed
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey drgs,
It sounds like the team admin of your Dropbox Business account has limited the ability to permanently delete content to team admins only.
Thanks!
Zed wrote:Hey drgs,
It sounds like the team admin of your Dropbox Business account has limited the ability to permanently delete content to team admins only.
Thanks!
So, will it be deleted after 30 days?
- Mark
Super User II
If you are in Dropbox Business drgs they have varying levels of retention depending upon which plan they have varying from never being removed, to a year or 4 months.
You'd need to ask your admin which one they have.
