Dropbox: Recover Deleted Folder

If you have removed files or folders from your Dropbox, you can restore the deleted items using your Dropbox account. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Recover deleted files and folders from Dropbox

First visit the Dropbox website and log in with your user data.

1. Click "Events" in the left sidebar.
2. On the right side of the calendar, select the date on which you deleted the file. If you don't know the date, you have to search the entire list.
3. If you have found the deleted files or folders in the list, click on them.
4. Above the list you will now find the "Restore files" option.

Restore individual files or folders from Dropbox

If you want to restore individual items from your Dropbox account, you have to go another way:

1. Log in to Dropbox.com as well.
2. Now click on "Files" on the left.
3. At the top right you will find a trash can icon. Click to view deleted files and folders.
4. Search for a deleted file and click on it. With the button "Restore" you can add the file back to your Dropbox.

Note that files will completely disappear from the Dropbox 30 days after deletion. You will then no longer be able to restore the files or folders. In the next article we will show you the 20 best Dropbox tools.