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FAQs

Why does Dropbox say I don't have enough space but I do? ›

The Dropbox not enough space on device error occurs when you use up your device's space. You can fix it by blocking Dropbox files offline, clearing the program cache, deleting files on devices, and enabling the features of the Dropbox client, such as selective sync or Smart Sync, to solve it.

Use the Dropbox website

Using the Dropbox website to access your files does not have any device caps. Using this method, you can access your files from any device connected to the Internet.

Invite friends to Dropbox to earn more space for your account. If a friend signs up with the referral link in your invite, you'll earn free storage space.

If your account exceeds the free storage limit for Dropbox Basic, we'll notify you through multiple emails in advance. We'll begin by deleting your most recent files to bring your account within the limit, working backward. Only files you own will be removed.

Delete the files you don't need

If you need to free up cloud storage space, the easiest way to do this is by deleting files you no longer need.

Dropbox Basic: 2 GB. Dropbox Plus: 2 TB (2,000 GB) Dropbox Family: 2 TB (2,000 GB) for 6 users. Dropbox Professional: 3 TB (3,000 GB)

To prevent abuse, Dropbox accounts have the following bandwidth limits: Dropbox Standard: 1 TB and unlimited downloads per day. Dropbox Advanced and Enterprise: 4 TB and unlimited downloads per day.

With Dropbox Basic, it's easy to get to your files from multiple devices—computers, phones, and tablets—for free: Windows and Mac: Install our app, and everything in your account will appear in the Dropbox folder on your computer.

Look no further than OneDrive. Integrated with Windows 10 and onwards, it stands as one of the appealing Dropbox alternatives free for those seeking seamless synchronization with their Microsoft devices. With its robust free storage offering and efficient file sharing, it's a practical choice.

Is Google Drive or Dropbox better? ›

If you are looking for an affordable cloud service provider, Google Drive offers a better plan, but if you need more space due to large volumes of digital assets, then Dropbox is a better choice.

Referral Rewards: Sharing is Caring (and Increases Space)

Dropbox offers a generous referral program. By inviting friends and family to join Dropbox through your referral link, you can earn additional storage space for each successful signup.

Deleted files don't count against your storage quota, so permanently deleting them won't free up space. If other Dropbox users have a copy of the files that you permanently delete, their copies won't be deleted.

This cache helps Dropbox run smoothly by storing recently accessed data. But as time passes, these cache files can grow, consuming valuable disk space. If you've noticed your storage shrinking or Dropbox acting sluggish, deleting the cache could give your system a boost.

If you install the Dropbox desktop app, you can access and edit your files on your computer as you would with local files, but they'll be saved on a remote server, and therefore won't take up space on your computer.

There are some common reasons, such as the Dropbox program is stuck with storage updates since you deleted too many files on time, or your application is not up-to-date. If you join someone else's shared folder, you should also check if these shared folders occupy your storage space.

If you see the error message “You are running out of disk space” (Windows) or "Your startup disk is almost full” (Mac), then your computer is low on hard drive space. Note: If you see an error message that says “Your Dropbox is full”, then your Dropbox account is out of storage space, not your hard drive.

What happens if my account is over my storage space quota? If your Dropbox account is over your storage space quota then file syncing will stop. Syncing will resume when you bring your account under your quota again.

Check the bar under Personal Dropbox space. This shows the combination of regular and shared files in your account and unused space. Regular files: The sum of space used by files and folders in your account that aren't shared. Shared files: The sum of space used by shared files and folders that you've joined.