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Graphics MWI
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Admin Account Deleted and Re-Registered But Need to Re-Join Team
I was the admin of my Dropbox Team when my account was mistakenly added to a new team. I have since removed myself from the new team, but in the process my account was deleted. I had to wait 7 days t...
- 3 years ago
Hi Graphics MWI
Thats a shared folder, and no, once an account is deleted all records/data etc. on that are totally removed.
The only way to resolve now is to set up a new shared folder and add everybody in again.
Mark
Super User II
Hi Graphics MWI
Is this a paid for Dropbox business account?
I believe the only way to do it is for another Admin on the account to set you back up.
Graphics MWI
3 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Hi Mark,
Our team members all have personal Dropbox accounts with Dropbox Plus plans. There are currently no administrators on the team. Our goal is to get back on the team and as the administrator.
- Mark3 years agoSuper User II
So, Team folders are only available if you are a paid Business account now: https://help.dropbox.com/organize/team-folders
Therefore I assume you mean Shared Folders. So, if nobody is an Admin then there is no way to do this other than setting up new shared folders I'm afraid.
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