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Nanavirginnia
Helpful | Level 5
8 months ago
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Most of my files are missing from Dropbox. I can only see the more recent ones.

Recently I was looking for a file and discovered all my files have disappeared except a few created very recently.   What can I do to find them and restore to my account. Thanks 

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    8 months ago

    Hi from me as well, @Nanavirginnia! 

    To have a clear image of what may be happening, can you please check your old iPad and let me know if you can see all of your missing files in your Dropbox mobile app there? We’ll look into this further after that.

    As for your previous posts on the forum, you can try clicking on the three dots next to the post you wish to delete. Are you able to remove the ones you want that way?

    Let me know.

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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 months ago

    Hey YVR 25, thanks for the ticket number and additional info.

    From what I can see, that particular ticket was closed, however, I do see that you're already in contact with a member of our social media team and they've opened another ticket for you.

    So, to avoid having multiple posts and tickets for the same issue which would only lead to confusion, I would suggest continuing with our colleague on that new ticket, to get a faster resolution.

  • YVR 25's avatar
    YVR 25
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 months ago

    I offered to pay for an account, instead of Basic, for efficient service, but was advised just to wait since the ticket was reactivated.  I'm a bit panic'd as it is tax time.

     

  • YVR 25's avatar
    YVR 25
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 months ago

    Hi Walter,

    It is 24226958.  The account with the issue is different than this one (as I see I posed this question from my original account).  Sorry for the confusion.  The email on the account affiliated with this ticket is also with my name and the email ends in g m a i l .  
    I can send a message on that account to make things more straight forward, but don't want to double-dip with communications, so please advise.

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 months ago

    Hey Sandra YVR - sorry to hear about this. 

    Since you're already in contact with our support team, could you share your ticket ID so that we can look it up in our system as well?

    As for your support options, you can have a look here.

    While we're at it, please let me know if you have any additional questions.

  • YVR 25's avatar
    YVR 25
    Explorer | Level 4
    8 months ago

    This happened to me last autumn.  I had no correspondence regarding their impending deletion. I am the only person affiliated with my account and it was my entire year of tax data & expenses etc saved.  There are/were no 'events' and I've cleared my cache/cookies and reinstalled the app on a new device.  I've been out of country and have the team looking at it again now.  

    Would it help if you (and I...). purchased a higher level of membership for expedited support?

    While I wait for a response, I am peeking around here for possible solutions others have found.

  • Mark's avatar
    Mark
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 months ago

    And nothing shows on there at all? 

    How long ago did you last use the account?

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 months ago
    Nanavirginnia wrote:

    Recently I was looking for a file and discovered all my files have disappeared except a few created very recently.

    Check your Events page and your Deleted Files.

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