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PG1301
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
All files missing after leaving a shared folder
Hi
I recently had a shared folder on my basic account. Today I noticed I had full access to all of their data. I reported this and they closed the link, However I now have lost all shared folders (...
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years agoIf the team admin had control on your account, then it means that, at some point, you joined a shared folder or team folder which was only visible to the team. You then merged your account with the team, giving the admin full control over your account.
It isn't possible to rewind an account to before this change occurring, since this is a deletion of the account that can only be handled by the admin. Not even Dropbox can help restore your account.
PG1301
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Once again thank you.
Last question!
Do i need to ask them to delete my data or can they allow mw access
Cheers
- Jay3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
In order to have your account back as a personal plan, they will need to first recover it (meaning they have the data at that moment) and then convert it (meaning they'll lose access to all data on the account). They won't need to delete your data, since it'll be done already.
The only exception might be any shared folders you may have with members of the same team, so that data will be on their accounts.
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