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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't covered by the FAQ's please create a new topic here. I can't link my personal and business Dropbox accounts If you're trying to connect two Dropbox accounts - such as a personal and a business account - but keep getting an error, these…
I have the basic plan, which I've had since 2010. I haven't logged into the account for several months. I just logged in today and noticed that the only files in my Dropbox are from 2020, and include just 4 folders, and two of them are empty. I have had many folders, documents, pictures, etc. for many years prior to 2020.…
Device Windows 11 & Ubuntu Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 231.4.5770 (Windows and Ubuntu) Question or Issue I am using Dropbox on Windows and Ubuntu. On Ubuntu I am using the DejuaDup backup utility which is syncing to Dropbox. The issue is I am getting endless notifications like the one pictured: I'd like to opt…
Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) iOS18.6 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 438.2 Dropbox Plan N/A Question or Issue The Dropbox app on my iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18.6, is in Dutch. It is the only app on my iphone that is in any language other than English. I have removed all languages other…
We’ve made some big improvements to the Admin Console, and we want to hear what you think! Note: the Admin Console is available to team admins, not individual accounts. Managing your Dropbox team just got simpler, faster, and more intuitive. Whether you’re an experienced admin or just getting started, these updates are…
I am unable to select "Available offline" as the "Default sync state for new files" within the desktop application Preferences. I do have the ability through the "right click" menu to "Make available offline" or "Make available online-only" This was working in previous versions. I only noticed recently because someone…
My entire account got reset to 2gb and basic offers no support
I've had a free account for years, with extra storage, but I set it up years ago with a work-related email address. I'd like to change the email/login to one of my personal email addresses, and then purchase a Plus account using the old work-related email address. Will that work, even if I don't delete the free account?…
I get a popup, as on the right in the image below, every time I turn on my computer. How do I stop this?
OK. I would like to upgrade my Dropbox account, but I will NOT do it without the assurance that I can change my email address. I tried to do that in my basic account, but it disallowed it. The tech support chat person sent me a link that took me to help that (HAHAHA!!) would not help me unless I have more than a Basic…
I am an admin, and my work email address is the primary login at my company for Dropbox. We have a Dropbox Advanced plan with over 20 users. At some point in time, I was told that if a basic personal account were linked that the personal account would then have access to all the "space" that my employer's account has. Is…
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