If you want to free up storage or delete files for other reasons, here's how to delete files and folders from Dropbox.

Learn how to fix Dropbox deleting files automatically - Restore Files from the Deleted Files folder, enable Sync on all devices and check if you're removed from the Shared folder.

If you want to permanently delete a file, you'll need to do it through the Dropbox website. Below, a quick guide to deleting a folder in Dropbox from your desktop or mobile device.

Once your Dropbox is cleared out, maintaining it is the key to avoiding another storage crunch: Schedule a quarterly cleanup to delete outdated or unnecessary files.