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NRich
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Where are the files that are using up my storage space?

Hello,   My Dropbox account says I am over my storage limit; however, I don't see anything that's taking up the storage space. I previously had this account connected to a website with the Updraf...
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Hannah
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2 years ago

Hey carolynpenn, thanks for reaching out to us.

 

You can see how much space you're using and what kind of files are taking up your space in your plan page here.

 

If it's not the shared files that you mentioned, is it possible that it's backup files that are using your space?

 

Let me know what you find.

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carolynpenn
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Thank you so much. It is all backup files.  How do I get rid of that?  I don't see if on my usual screen and I have been dealing with this issue for months.

I don't need the backup.

Carolyn

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    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    No problem, Carolyn!

     

    Do you have access to the backed up device?

     

    You can disable the backup, by following these steps.

     

    I hope this helps!

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