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spikejj--
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago
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I want to delete files from dropbox completely

My dropbox file is an organized mess. I want to delete all of the files and upload the active files thereby restructuring. 
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    4 years ago
    Hi spikejj--, thanks for posting today!

    You can delete files from your Dropbox account by deleting them from the Dropbox folder on your machine, if the Dropbox desktop application is installed.

    Otherwise, you can delete them from the Dropbox site, which would then delete them from all connected devices.

    If you need any further assistance, please let me know!
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Dell_Dropbox
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3 months ago

To address ruglove​'s point. 

If you want to delete as many files as quickly as possible, the Dropbox Desktop app is going to be your best bet, assuming everything is synced. Dropbox web and mobile will be a bit of a slower process. 

On that same note, a quick reminder that Dropbox only keeps deleted files for 30 days. Use the trash bin wisely 😅

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