Does Dropbox own my files?

In the first update, the Dropbox founders wrote: “You retain ownership of your stuff. In a second blog post update, Houston and Ferdowsi clarified further: “We want to be 100 percent clear that you own what you put in your Dropbox. We don’t own your stuff. And the license you give us is really limited.

Will Dropbox delete my files?

Dropbox saves deleted and previous versions of files for a specific period of time so you can recover them if desired. After that time, the deleted files are marked for permanent deletion in our system and are purged from our storage servers. Dropbox Basic, Plus, and Family users have 30 days.

How does Dropbox store data?

On dropbox.com

1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
2. Click Upload.
3. Click Files or Folder: If you choose Files, select as many files as you like and click Open. If you choose Folder, select a folder and click Upload.

How do I clean out Dropbox?

Launch the Dropbox app and tap the Menu button at the top left of your screen (marked by three horizontal lines). Tap the gear icon to open the Settings menu. Scroll to the bottom of the resulting menu and tap Clear Cache.

Is Dropbox monitored?

All files you store in Dropbox are private. Other people can’t see and open those files unless you purposely share links to files or share folders with others. We have strict policy and technical access controls that prohibit access to file content except in these rare circumstances.

Can Dropbox employees see my files?

Dropbox employees are prohibited from viewing the content of files you store in your Dropbox account, and are only permitted to view file metadata (file names and locations).

Does Dropbox delete after inactivity?

If you no longer want your Dropbox Basic (free) account, you can simply leave it alone. Your account will be automatically deactivated—and your files deleted—90 days after you reach 12 months of inactivity.

How long do files stay in Dropbox?

Dropbox keeps your deleted files and edits for up to 180 days, depending on your plan.

How do I stop Dropbox from storing locally?

Set a file or folder to online-only or local

1. Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
2. Open the Dropbox folder.
3. Right-click the file or folder you’d like to set to online-only.
4. Hover over Smart Sync.
5. Click Online Only. If you’d like to save your file back to your computer’s hard drive again, click Local.

How do I remove files from my computer but keep them in Dropbox?

2. Delete files from your hard drive but keep them in Dropbox account

1. Right-click on the Dropbox icon in the taskbar.
2. Click on your profile picture or initials.
3. Select Preference from the options menu.
4. Open the Sync option.
5. Select the Selective Sync option.

How do I see recent activity on Dropbox?

Sign in to dropbox.com. Open a file. Click Activity in the right sidebar. If the right sidebar isn’t open, click the arrow or Activity button on the right-side of the screen….You can also see sharing actions, including when:

1. The file was shared.
2. Member roles changed.
3. The file was unshared.

What happens if I delete Dropbox folder on my computer?

Delete: When you delete a file or folder, Dropbox initiates a recovery window period. Dropbox Professional and Business accounts are able to recover deleted files for 180 days. After the recovery window is over, files are permanently deleted within 60 days.

What happens to my files when I downgrade my Dropbox account?

When you downgrade to a Basic account, you won’t lose access to any of your files and folders stored in Dropbox. However, you’ll be limited to 2 GB of storage space.

What happens when I cancel a paid Dropbox plan?

When you cancel a paid Dropbox plan, the change may not be immediately reflected on your Dropbox account. You’ll be downgraded to Basic at the end of your current billing cycle (monthly or yearly) and you won’t be charged again. When you downgrade to a Basic account, you won’t lose access to any of your files and folders stored in Dropbox.

How do I earn more space on my Dropbox account?

Sign in to dropbox.com. Click your profile picture (or grey circle) in the upper right corner. Click Settings. Click the Plan tab. Scroll to the Earn more space section to see a list of all redeemed promotions, the amount of extra storage space earned from each, and their expiration dates. After a promotion expires

Why can’t I See my Dropbox Plus or professional upgrade?

There are a few possible reasons why you wouldn’t see a Dropbox Plus or Professional upgrade applied to your account. 1. Verify that you purchased Plus or Professional using the same email address that’s associated with your Dropbox account. Here are ways you can determine your account email address: