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I was asked to enter a new password, but that created a new Dropbox account.
My password wasn't accepted when trying to access my account recently. Instead, I was asked to set a new password meeting DropBox's more stringent requirements. Well and good! Anyway, I did as asked but then found myself with a new account and all my files missing! Fortunately, I have back-ups; just as well, but I…
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Feedback on the support I'm getting while trying to restore files
I lost some files… I created a ticket… I was told my account could be "rolled-back" to a certain time/date so my files could be recovered…. It got sent up to the "Recovery Team". The recovery team didn't do ANYTHING I actually asked for. They tried something totally different, and it didn't work. They sent me a message at…
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How can I move my files to another Dropbox account?
This discussion was created from comments split from: I can't download my Dropbox files no matter what I try.
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Is there a way to see the account name/email of each unmanaged user account?
After verifying a domain, is there a way to see the account name/email of each unmanaged user account?
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I'm getting messages that my payment failed and to update my card, even though I just renewed
It's mad- your message says "363 days to renew, but it's "urgent" Billing messages are **bleep**, what is the correct position? And of curse i cant ring you or email to get an answer. see screamshots attached. i've never understood why you enjoy keeping Support so poor.
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I can't change the email address on my account
I’m trying to change my email address. The instructions I found says to go to my initials in the right hand corner, but there’s nothing there. Also settings don’t have an option either. Any help? Thanks, JakesMom
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I can't update my billing info; “Error in call to API function /2/checkout/update_billing_info”
Dropbox Plan: Plus Payment Method: Card Today, dropbox sent me the following message: “Romanos, we couldn’t process your payment. Update your billing information now before you lose access”. Indeed, I have found that dropbox has not debited the amount owed from my bank card for February and they claim that they are unable…
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Dropbox keeps syncing my files as online-only despite my app preferences (on macOS Tahoe 26.3).
Hello Dropbox! I am running the latest Dropbox on MacOS Tahoe v26.3 (not a new install). As you can see, I have always had my files set to be available offline: However, any time I upload a file, it does not download to my computer as expected: How do I instruct Dropbox to always keep my files offline? I do not have any…
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Switching to legacy mode and Dropbox icon next to search bar on Finder
Is there a way for me to switch from file provider to legacy mode and also get the dropbox icon to appear next to the search bar on the finder. My co-worker is saying this is important to our workflow but we can't figure out how to set this up.
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How can I reset the 2 factor authentication on my Dropbox account?
how to reset 2fa
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I am unable to update my email address because the link from Dropbox does not arrive.
Hi...I am trying to update my account email..I am successful until the verification email to my new email address does not come through to my new email inbox or junk to complete verification....it also says "send again"......I have tried both many times....In my account settings it has the new email and says "pending…
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Can I merge a paid and free Dropbox account?
I use Dropbox for my work. I hope you can help me join my two Dropbox accounts. By mistake, a long time ago, I created 2 Dropbox accounts. On the 2nd of February, I paid $184 for an international Dropbox I have another Dropbox account which is linked to another email, and I am getting reminders that I need to pay or some…
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I can't get receipts/invoices for my Dropbox Fax account, or contact support
I have Drop Box Essentials, for which I pay a yearly fee. I also have "Hello Fax" which used to be a separate company and is now "Dropbox Fax", for which I get billed $10.46 monthly from my credit card. But I'm running a business and need to have receipts or invoices for my taxes. I cannot find Dropbox Fax invoices…
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Not getting verification emails to add secondary email to my Dropbox account.
Device Mac Mini M2 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.3.1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Dropbox Plan Plus Question or Issue I've tried on a couple different browsers (Chrome, Safari) and I do not get verification emails to add a secondary email to my account. I've checked Microsoft's Quarantine…
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Conflicted copy when exporting from Adobe Premiere
I reported this issue 2 years ago. Every time I export a movie from premiere, dropbox creates a conflicted copy. I reported this bug 2 years ago and it hasn't been solved. My workaround is to pause dropbox everytime I'm about to export and then resume it. Not ideal
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Storage Usage Quota Enforced by Dropbox for Desktop
We would like a (business-focused?) option where we can set a maximum percentage of free disk storage that the Dropbox app is able to use on-disk —ideally to be set within the Dropbox Admin Console and apply to all accounts, though with exceptions available, similar to how the "Storage limit per member" & associated…
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Member of multiple teams
On many occasions I have needed to add people to a team account, only to find they are already in another team. Allow people to be part of multiple teams and allow them all to be synchronised locally.
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How can I get people to access an account, and to edit a file on my account?
I'm brand new here and looking to do something very basic and simple. But have no clue what I am doing. I'm with a group called NAPS (Nebraska Association of Nebraska Santas). Yes a group of about 30 Santas. It's just a social club. We get together once a month, have meal and talk about Santa stuff. I'm looking to set…
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Default should not be "Remove Local Files"
Most recent Windows desktop update allows users to have files only on the cloud (saving local disk space). Problem is by DEFAULT, the update REMOVES all files locally WITHOUT WARNING (i.e. must have internet access to get to them)! For me, this defeats the reason I use DropBox in the first place, and I could just use the…
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I think it'd be great to be able to connect multiple team and personal accounts in the desktop app.
Hi Dropbox team — I’m posting this as both a long-time Dropbox user and a business owner. Today, the Dropbox desktop app only allows seamless use of one Business (Teams) account (plus optionally one Personal account). This creates a major problem for users who legitimately operate across multiple organizations. Real-world…
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Dropbox Community rank notifications
I have my dropbox community notifications set up the way I want them - except that there does not seem to be an option to turn on/off emails telling me "You have earned a new rank in The Dropbox Community!". There is an unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email but it just takes me to My Settings: | The Dropbox…
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Dropbox not syncing to Apple folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads)
Device MacBook Air M4 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequoia, Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Dropbox Plan Family Question or Issue My files are on Dropbox online. I now need to download them to my Mac (I've tried this on both a Tahoe and a Sequoia machine). Although the Mac already has…
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My 2FA authenticator app has been deleted. How can I recover access to my old account?
I stopped using Dropbox about a year ago, and when I recently tried to log back in, it asked for a 2FA code from an authenticator app that I had already deleted. Is there any way for me to recover access to my old account?
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Unlink Dropbox app version 2.3.5.10 from Android handset
Hello, I have an old android handset - HTC- One with Dropbox app version 2.3.5.10. I am unable to unlink device from Dropbox. A message occurs Error: ' you must be online to unlink. Check your connection or try again'. However, I am connected to WiFi. I can access the website on my other devices laptop and mobile, but the…
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My files aren't syncing. Is my app connected to the right account?
I am a new employee to a company. The previous employee had a dropbox acct on the same computer that I use, however my files are not syncing with the other team members for the company. When I open preferences below is the dropbox folder location which is that of the previous employee. How can I resolve this issue?
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How can I keep the same number of licenses, and remove the old member?
We have a set number of licenses for a Team. We have had somebody leave and also now have a replacement. Their email addresses are different. What would be the best way for me to keep the same number of licenses and make the needful changes such that I can remove the old one and add the new joinee?
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How can I unlink a Dropbox Business account if I can no longer access this work account?
Good morning, I am using the Dropbox Desktop app and I would like to link my new Business Dropbox. Unfortunately, my previous' employers business Dropbox is still linked, but I can no longer sign in to this account to unlink it. Is there a work around that does not require me to sign in to my old business dropbox? Thank…
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I got an email saying my Dropbox account will be downgraded, if I don't update my billing info
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