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PtboPete
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Files uploaded via file request are added and then, almost immediately, deleted.

Hi all, long time user here running a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro and up to date Dropbox Basic with 20 Gb storage. I have been using file requests for several years with no problems. In that time...
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Hannah
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2 years ago

Do you see the same behavior, if you change your email address to a different, standalone one, like Walter suggested, PtboPete?

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PtboPete
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Nope, changed it to a static email but files still are deleting after a couple seconds.

 

The ticket that was put in only seemed to concentrate on the email issue and not the deleting part. It was closed with no input from me. 😞

  • PtboPete's avatar
    PtboPete
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    A bonus to the email change is that I am now receiving emails telling me of the uploads. Unfortunately, they are still being deleted.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi PtboPete, what does the events page say specifically for the deletion of one of the files that was uploaded?

     

    A screenshot showing this would be helpful.

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    PtboPete
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    -Made a new request called "deletetest"

    -Dragged and dropped a folder called C-21 S3 Peter [...] with 6 files

    - Events say I deleted the file but I did not

    - details from the deleted file entry

    Not sure how this helps....

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    2 years ago

    Hi again, PtboPete! I’ve logged a new ticket for you. Can you check your email address and reply back to me, if you can see it in your inbox?

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