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mmakabeh
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Dropbox storage size changed somehow?
I had 4.5 Gig space since the beginning since i brought several people to Dropbox(2.5 Gig). That was my bonus. Now I get a message that my Dropbox is only 2 Gig's and I have 4.5 Gig used.
Please a...
mmakabeh
3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I was losing my storage and I had 4.5 Gig.
I could not update my file's and suddenly I was using 4.5 Gig of my 2.0 gig space.
I added the extra storage for 2 Tetra out of lack of choice or respond form Dropbox.. But I originally had 4.5 gig due to the fact that i introduced several people and they added dropbox. So i had 2.0 Gig of standard free plus 2.5 Gig for bonus for bringing new clients.
I don't have access to the notes because all have changed.
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
3 years agoHi mmakabeh, keep in mind that your referrals wouldn't be removed from your account, by any chance.
Can you log in to dropbox.com, then click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner, then Settings, and click Refer a friend?
You should be able to scroll down to Total bonus space earned. Feel free to send me a screenshot of what you see there. If you don't see any referrals there, then this might be a new account.
Is it possible that the extra space wasn't coming from referrals, but from a promo code, that might have expired?
- mmakabeh2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
The information is not correct . I have 4.25 GB storage and suddenly i was told that I am over my 2 GB limit. I eneded up using more storage since I had to pay $12 extra every month. Now I dont use teh dropbox anymore becuase of that. Please adisd ehow to get my 4.25 GB back?
- Hannah2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey mmakabeh, thanks for the nudge here.
Please go to this page, take a screenshot of your space usage and upload the screenshot to your next reply here, using the upload button seen below.

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