Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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Running low on Dropbox storage or not sure what’s taking up space? In this video, learn how Dropbox storage usage works and how shared folders can affect your quota.

This quick tutorial shows you how to:
• Check what’s using your Dropbox storage
• View your storage breakdown
• Understand how shared folders affect your quota
• Find large files and folders
• Free up storage by leaving shared folders you no longer need

Even if you didn’t upload the files yourself, shared folders on personal Dropbox plans still count toward your storage limit.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Check your Dropbox storage usage
0:15 Understand what counts toward your storage
0:23 How shared folders affect your quota
0:31 Find large files and folders
0:36 Free up storage space

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