This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a shared folder from your Dropbox when you’re using an iPhone or iPad.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open Dropbox on your iPhone or iPad. It’s the blue open box icon that’s usually on the home screen. If you’re not already signed in to your Dropbox, sign in now.
  2. 2
    Tap the downward-pointing arrow next to the shared folder. You may have to scroll down to find it.
  3. 3
    Tap Shared Folder Settings. It’s at the bottom of the menu.
  4. 4
    Tap Remove from My Dropbox. A confirmation message will appear. This message also contains instructions on how to re-add the folder in the future.
  5. 5
    Tap Remove from My Dropbox to confirm. The folder no longer appears in your Dropbox.
    • You can re-add the folder later by visiting https://dropbox.com/share in a web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in and access the folder.

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Article SummaryX

1. Open Dropbox.
2. Tap the downward-pointing arrow.
3. Tap Shared Folder Settings.
4. Tap Remove from My Dropbox.
5. Tap Remove from My Dropbox to confirm.

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