How Do I Unshare Folders in Dropbox
- George Apostolov
How Do I Unshare Folders in Dropbox: step-by-step guide
Go to the Dropbox website and sign in to your account.
Navigate to the shared folder you want to unshare.
Click on the three dots.
Select "Manage permissions."
Click on the option next to the name then select "Remove" from the dropdown menu.
Confirm the action if prompted.
After unsharing, the removed users will no longer have access to the folder.
Quick answer: To unshare folders in Dropbox, sign in to the website, navigate to the shared folder, and click the three dots. Select Manage permissions, click the option next to the user's name, choose Remove from the dropdown, and confirm the action to revoke access.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Revoke access to shared folders on Dropbox by managing permissions and removing users through the website. This guide covers how Do I Unshare Folders in Dropbox in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the Dropbox website and sign in to your account" and finishing with "After unsharing, the removed users will no longer have access to the folder". 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 Do I Unshare Folders in Dropbox take?
7 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 Do I Update Dropbox, How Do You Download Pictures from Dropbox and How Do You Rotate a Document in Dropbox. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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