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Permanently deleted files that have been shared with me.

Permanently deleted files that have been shared with me.

emma95
New member | Level 2

If I have access to someone else's folder (that they have shared with me), and I permanently delete it, does it delete from their end? If so, is there any way to recover permanently deleted files?

 

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Megan
Dropbox Staff

Hi @emma95, I'd be happy to help! 

 

The answer is: no. You can't restore permanently deleted files. 

 

However, if you're talking about a shared folder, keep in mind that you can remove your access using these steps. 

 

More specifically, you won't be able to permanently delete a shared folder, since you'll be getting an error "You do not have permission to permanently delete (name folder)".

 

I hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!


Megan
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