Can I just delete Dropbox?

Answered by Willie Powers

You can delete your Dropbox account, even if you are an Android user. However, it’s important to note that the Dropbox app itself does not currently offer a feature to delete your account directly from within the app. But don’t worry, I’ll guide you through the process of deleting your Dropbox account using your phone’s browser.

Here are the steps to delete your Dropbox account from your Android phone:

1. Open your preferred browser on your Android phone. It could be Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or any other browser you have installed.

2. Visit the Dropbox website by typing in “www.dropbox.com” in the browser’s address bar and pressing Enter.

3. Once you’re on the Dropbox website, sign in to your account using your email address and password.

4. After signing in, you’ll be taken to your Dropbox homepage. Tap on the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) located at the top-left corner of the screen to open the Dropbox menu.

5. In the menu, scroll down and tap on “Settings.”

6. Under the “General” tab, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on “Delete account.”

7. Dropbox will then prompt you to confirm the account deletion and provide some information about the consequences of deleting your account. Read through the information carefully to make sure you understand the implications.

8. If you still wish to proceed with deleting your Dropbox account, tap on the “Delete” button.

9. You may be asked to enter your Dropbox password again for security purposes. Enter your password and tap on “Submit” to proceed.

10. Dropbox will ask you to provide feedback on why you’re deleting your account. You can select a reason from the options provided or choose the “Other” option if none of the reasons apply. Providing feedback is optional, so you can skip this step if you prefer.

11. Once you’ve completed the feedback (or skipped it), tap on “Delete my account” to permanently delete your Dropbox account.

It’s worth noting that deleting your Dropbox account will remove all of your files, folders, and data stored in Dropbox. Therefore, it’s important to back up any important files or data before proceeding with the account deletion process.

Additionally, if you have an active Dropbox subscription, make sure to cancel it before deleting your account to avoid any future charges.

I hope this step-by-step guide helps you delete your Dropbox account using your Android phone’s browser. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask.