How Can I Recover Deleted Files from Dropbox
- George Apostolov
How Can I Recover Deleted Files from Dropbox: step-by-step guide
Go to the Dropbox website and sign in to your account.
Click on "Home" in the sidebar, then select "Deleted files" from the options.
Browse through the list of deleted files to find the one you want to recover.
Click on the file, then click the "Restore" button to recover it.
Select "Restore" to confirm restoration.
Deleted files are typically recoverable for 30 days (or longer for Dropbox Business users), so be sure to act within that timeframe.
Quick answer: To recover deleted files, sign in to the Dropbox website, go to Home, and select Deleted files from the sidebar. Browse the list to find your file, click it, and select the Restore button. Finally, confirm the restoration.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Recover your deleted files in Dropbox within the 30-day recovery window by locating and restoring them from the sidebar menu. This guide covers how Can I Recover Deleted Files from Dropbox in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the Dropbox website and sign in to your account" and finishing with "Deleted files are typically recoverable for 30 days (or longer for Dropbox Business use...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dropbox interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does how Can I Recover Deleted Files from Dropbox take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dropbox data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dropbox. Related guides: How Can I See Who Deleted File in Dropbox, How Can I Share a File in Dropbox and How Can I Upload a Folder to Dropbox. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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