I lost my computer or mobile device! How can I delete the Dropbox folder from it?
If you're a Dropbox Pro or Dropbox for Business user, you can use remote wipe to delete your Dropbox folder from a linked device.
The admin of a Dropbox for Business team can only use remote wipe to delete a team member's work Dropbox folder from a linked device. If you've connected your personal Dropbox to your work Dropbox, you can use remote wipe to delete your personal Dropbox folder from a device as well.
Remote wipe the Dropbox folder from a device
- Sign in to your personal Dropbox account or your Dropbox for Business account.
- Click on your name at the top right of any page to open the account menu.
- Select Settings.
- On the Security tab, find the device that has the Dropbox folder you want to delete, and click the X on its right.
- In the pop-up window, select the option Delete files from this computer the next time it comes online and then click Unlink.
