How to Free Up Space in Dropbox
- George Apostolov
How to Free Up Space in Dropbox: step-by-step guide
Log in at www.dropbox.com.
Select on the folders/ files you want to delete and click Delete.
Confirm by clicking Delete.
Go to the Deleted files.
Select all the deleted items in the folder and click Permanently delete.
Enter your password then click Permenently delete.
Go to Settings then click Upgrade to explore larger storage options.
Choose a plan you like.
Enter the required fields and then click Purchase.
Quick answer: To clear storage on Dropbox, log into the website, select unwanted files and folders, and delete them. Next, permanently remove these items from the Deleted files section by entering your password. Finally, navigate to Settings to choose a new plan, enter the required fields, and complete your purchase.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Reclaim Dropbox storage by deleting unwanted files, permanently removing them from trash, and upgrading your plan in account settings. This guide shows how to free Up Space in Dropbox in 9 steps, starting with "Log in at www.dropbox.com " and finishing with "Enter the required fields and then click Purchase". 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 it take to free Up Space in Dropbox?
9 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 to Get More Dropbox Space for Free, How to Get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders and How to Import Files from Dropbox to PandaDoc. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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