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Warren J.
Helpful | Level 7
8 months ago

I received a Dropbox notification saying my folder is going to expire. What does that mean?

I don't understand much about Dropbox, and it is virtually impossible to get answers, but....Does Dropbox sometimes remove files from your folder without your request or permission?  Just now, I rece...
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Mark
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8 months ago
Warren J. wrote:

Does Dropbox sometimes remove files from your folder without your request or permission?

No it doesnt. 

There is 2 exceptions though - if you are over quota consistently they will delete files to bring you under OR you do not use the account for 12 months they will remove data for inactivity. However, both are after LOTS of warnings. 

Warren J. wrote:

1 day until expiration for Annette Hanshaw's RECORDINGS

If you read the full message, or click on the notification it will tell you exactly what it is. It is either a link or a transfer of files that has an expiration date on it. That is what is expiring. 

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