

(Make sure to check the “Deleted items” box before clicking the “Search” button). Want to search instead? Go back to the Dropbox home page and perform an “advanced” search. You can jump to a specific Dropbox sub-folder or date by clicking the drop-down menus in the upper-right corner of the page.


When you do, you’ll see a list of all the files and folders stored in your Dropbox, as well short list of links just to the left. First, you’ll need to log onto your Dropbox account from the web.(Paid “Dropbox Pro” users can opt for a feature called Packrat, which stores older versions of your Dropbox files for as long as Packrat is enabled.) The catch? If you’re using the free version of Dropbox, you must act within 30 days, or the deleted Dropbox file will be gone for good. The good news, though, is that there is a way to retrieve any file that’s been removed, edited, or otherwise deleted from your Dropbox. The “Events” feed gives you the chance to restore a file that was deleted from your Dropbox folder.
