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Re: How long does Dropbox keep my files?

How long does Dropbox keep my files?

Limo16
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I am preparing to go to a prison. How can I prevent my data from being deleted for seven or twenty years? I keep my 1Password keychain on Dropbox and want it to be available once I am free. 

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Megan
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Hi @Limo16, thanks for posting here! 

 

Dropbox has a policy for inactive accounts, and the soft-limit of this is around one year. I'm afraid that we're not able to keep an inactive account from closing down after 7-20 years, unless you frequently access your account.

 

I hope this clarifies! 


Megan
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Megan
Dropbox Staff
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Hi @Limo16, thanks for posting here! 

 

Dropbox has a policy for inactive accounts, and the soft-limit of this is around one year. I'm afraid that we're not able to keep an inactive account from closing down after 7-20 years, unless you frequently access your account.

 

I hope this clarifies! 


Megan
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support


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