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  • April 15, 2026
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Hi I have unsynced files on my local drive due to Box storage issue. I was informed to log out of Box to see if I can upload the files to Box.  However, after I logged out of Box, then logged back in, all my files on the unsyncedFiles folder on my local drive are gone.   Is there anyway to restore those files.  I checked the trash can, they are not there.  Thanks!

Best answer by Rona Box

Hi ​@vinebranch

Welcome to Box Community, and we’re here to discuss your unsynced files or folders. 

 

In case you logged out of Box Drive, and did not make a local copy of your unsynced files or folders before you log out. Note that Box Drive does not have a functionality that can restore these items. 

Logging out removes local Box Drive data and deletes local problem items that were not synced. 

 

Hope it answers your question! Let us know if you need clarification or additional help.

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Rona Box
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  • April 16, 2026

Hi ​@vinebranch

Welcome to Box Community, and we’re here to discuss your unsynced files or folders. 

 

In case you logged out of Box Drive, and did not make a local copy of your unsynced files or folders before you log out. Note that Box Drive does not have a functionality that can restore these items. 

Logging out removes local Box Drive data and deletes local problem items that were not synced. 

 

Hope it answers your question! Let us know if you need clarification or additional help.