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Warren J.'s avatar
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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Warren J.'s avatar
Warren J.
Helpful | Level 7
8 months ago

When Dropbox tells me that a file is going to expire, as it has many, many times over the years, what does that mean?

Mark's avatar
Mark
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8 months ago

As I said before the file isnt its the link or the transfer. 

Files do not expire. 

I posted the URL's for you to see what transfers and links you have so you can see them, or, if you click on the notification you received it will take you to it and tell you what it is. 

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