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Thomas_Hayes's avatar
Thomas_Hayes
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Recover files deleted a year ago

i have some files that were accidentally deleted about a year ago. i really would like to restore them if it's still possible.

  • Hello Thomas_Hayes, thanks for posting your question on the Dropbox Community. 

     

    You can recover deleted files within a specific time period, depending on the account that you have. More specifically, you can restore deleted files within the last:
    • 30 days if you’re on a Dropbox Basic or Plus account. 
    • 180 days if you’re on a Dropbox Professional or Business accounts.

    You can find more info about this in this article

     

    Give us a shout if you have any other queries. Cheers!

  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
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    Hello Thomas_Hayes, thanks for posting your question on the Dropbox Community. 

     

    You can recover deleted files within a specific time period, depending on the account that you have. More specifically, you can restore deleted files within the last:
    • 30 days if you’re on a Dropbox Basic or Plus account. 
    • 180 days if you’re on a Dropbox Professional or Business accounts.

    You can find more info about this in this article

     

    Give us a shout if you have any other queries. Cheers!

  • Thomas_Hayes's avatar
    Thomas_Hayes
    New member | Level 2

    I need help restoring some files that were deleted around April 2019.  I'm more than happy to pay to have these files restored to my Dropbox.  Please help!

    • Daphne's avatar
      Daphne
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      Hey Thomas_Hayes, I hope you're well today!

       

      I've just merged your new post to the thread that you originally posted here.

       

      If you haven't already, please check out Lusil's reply above and get back to us here if you have any further questions.

       

      Thanks!

  • jwaisem's avatar
    jwaisem
    New member | Level 2

    is there any chance to restore photos that have been deleted from yesrs ago 

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      Hey jwaisem, Happy Friday!

      I've merged your question under this thread. 

      If you haven't already done so, please read Lusil's response above and respond here if you have any additional questions.

      Enjoy your weekend! 
  • helpmepleaseffdfd's avatar
    helpmepleaseffdfd
    New member | Level 2

    please guys how do i get my old files back from 2019 its not on my pc and it aint on dropbox heeelp

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      Hey helpmepleaseffdfd, sorry to hear about this. 

      I've just incorporated your post into the original discussion here.

      Would you mind taking a look at Lusil's response above? If you have any questions, please let me know.

      Thanks!

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