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I can't permanently delete a folder that's filled my quota - says I don't have permissions
Hi, we were, a few years ago using Dropbox to store files for Connectwise automate to reference. Since 2015 we have not been using this, but recently I have had a new need to use this folder. There a...
Digital323 wrote:
I deleted the folder and it let me do that, but when I went to permanently delete the data it gave an error ...
Something to keep in mind... you don't need to permanently delete files to reclaim space. Simply deleting them is enough. Files located in the Deleted Files section don't take up space in your account.
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
Digital323 wrote:
I deleted the folder and it let me do that, but when I went to permanently delete the data it gave an error ...
Something to keep in mind... you don't need to permanently delete files to reclaim space. Simply deleting them is enough. Files located in the Deleted Files section don't take up space in your account.
This is the case, but it did not immediately show the proper available space which is why I thought there was something I needed to do
- Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Digital323, it may take some time to see the updated space on your Dropbox account. Is everything OK now?
