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dragonoob69
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9 months ago

Downgrading - what happens with Data?

Hey guys,  I have around 0.5TB data on my 2TB Dropbox. What happens with that 0.5TB data when i downgrade to the free version? Will it all be deleted or will it just not be accessible anymore? (Just...
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9 months ago
dragonoob69 wrote:

I have around 0.5TB data on my 2TB Dropbox. What happens with that 0.5TB data when i downgrade to the free version?

Initially, nothing will happen. Your data will remain in your account and it will still be accessible, but syncing will stop if you're over quota. You'd still be able to download or delete files through the Dropbox website if needed. You just couldn't make any changes or add more files.

 

If you then don't access your account for more than a year, it would be deleted due to inactivity along with all content.

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