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Amy
Community Manager
4 years agoIs Dropbox Basic free to use?
Did you know that Dropbox Basic is free to use? As the name suggestsit’s not just a free version of Dropboxit’s the entry level plan that anyone can use. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get about Dropbox Basic.
Is Dropbox free to use?
Yes! It’s worth repeating, Dropbox Basic is entirely free to use. There is no sign up feeno monthly and no yearly subscription.
How much space is included in the Dropbox Basic plan?
Obviouslyspace is the key thing for all of us, ‘How much space is included in the free Dropbox account’ is one of our most frequently asked questions. Space is key thing for all of usso you can store 2GB of files with Dropbox Basic as your entry level plan. If that’s not enough storage space for youBasic might not be the right fitso why not learn more about Dropbox Plus?
What can I do with Dropbox Basic?
With Dropbox Basicit’s easy to get to your files from multiple devices—computersphonesand tablets—for free. But that’s not allhere are some other features you can benefit from:
- File sync: Back up anything by storing it in the Dropbox folder on your computer. And with our desktop and mobile appsyou can automatically upload photos and videos to Dropbox from your phonecameraor SD card.
- File recovery: Accidentally deleted a file from your Dropbox? No problem. You can easily restore anything you’ve deleted in the past 30 days from dropbox.com.
- Version history: If you ever change your mindyou can roll a file back to any version saved to Dropbox in the past 30 days.
- Shared links: Easily create a link for any file in your Dropbox that you can paste into an emailchator text. Recipients won’t need a Dropbox account—they can click the link to view and download the file.
- File previews: Anyone visiting your shared links can preview over 175 file types and add comments—no special software required.
- Seamless collaboration: It’s hard to keep track of important attachments in a crowded inbox. Dropbox makes it easy to connect and collaboratewhether you’re sharing files with a friend or working with a large team.
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