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Incorrect storage usage

  • May 27, 2025
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I deleted almost my files. However, the storage usage is still take up to 6.4 GB.

The remaing files ought to be less than 1 GB.

Is there any hidden files?

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  • May 27, 2025

Hi Scott,

Welcome to the Box Community! I'm happy to help.

I ran a script to fix the file size count in your used storage and should be seeing the right file size count.

You can check this by going to your Box console> Account Settings>Account> Account Details> Storage ( used/total).

You can also check this article from our Box Support page about "Storage".

https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043695334-Storage-Usage-Or-File-Count-In-My-Account-Is-Incorrect

Box Support is able to run a script for specific end-users’ accounts to fix the data inaccuracy issues around user storage size, folder size, and file counts. Please note that while the issue may be fixed, we are unable to guarantee that the account will not be affected by the issue again - particularly for users with massive amounts of content.

Best,


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  • May 27, 2025

Thanks for your prompt support.

The storage usage in account detail is correct.