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Restoring and deleting files and folders
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Restore and recover deleted files or folders
Need to reverse a file deletion? Learn how to recover and restore deleted files and folders from your Dropbox account.
How to delete files or folders
Looking to delete files or folders from your Dropbox? Your files are recoverable for up to 30 days, but can also be permanently deleted. Learn more.
What happens when I delete a file from my Dropbox account?
You can permanently delete a file from your Dropbox account. Permanently deleted files can't be recovered or restored during your recovery period.
How to use Dropbox Rewind
Dropbox Rewind is a tool that lets you undo a large number of files at once. Learn more about what Rewind does and how to use it
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Restoring and deleting files and folders
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