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Accidentally unlinked my computer from my account and linked it to a different one
After getting a very inadequate response from DropBox, I am seeking help from the community. After my computer restarted after uploading some windows 10 changes, I ended up with a splash screen for DropBox. Clinking on it, I found that I had loaded in another DropBox application which had no files and only the starter file…
Add an option to prevent a thumbnail popup when taking a screenshot
When you use Dropbox desktop app on Windows and enable the option; "Save screenshots to Dropbox" a thumbnail of a screenshot appears at the corner of the screen when a screenshot is taken. This popup needs to be manually closed if you want to take another screenshot. There should be an option in the Preferences to prevent…
I need to change my email but I don't have access to it
Hello, I need your help with a serious issue, and I'm unsure how to resolve it. I created my account four years ago, and about a month ago, my email was suddenly suspended without any valid reason. Now, as I attempt to update my email, I’ve realized that I don’t remember my password since I haven’t used it in a long time.…
When I click on my Dropbox Plus invoice, nothing shows up on the page.
Hello, I cannot retrieve my invoice for the subscription Dropbox Plus done on the 12/02, of 119.88 €. When I click on 'invoice' next to the purchase, nothing shows up. May you please help me out, it is of urgent matter. Thank you so much in advance. Best regards, Quentin Noel
Screenshots saving to Dropbox but no longer to my screenshot folder after crash on Windows 11
Newbie here. My dearest tech gal friend Karen (BFF too genetic) who used to help me through these dilemmas passed during Covid but I do try to carry on as she taught me. Learning and searching and stretching my boundaries. Little over a week ago my 3 year old HP Envy hit be with that dreaded blue screen of death. I fought…
Add text saying "on" and "Off" to the Dropbox desktop app's preferences buttons
I have been seriously confused by the buttons on the "Preferences" menu and elsewhere. Nothing says whether the button that is a black dot on a white slide means on or what a white button on a black background means. There should be text that says "on" and "off" when the button dot is slid one way or the others.
I can't change the email address of my Dropbox account, as it's been accessed by someone else
The e-mail I used fod my Dropbox account was hacked and I no longer have access to it. I have tried to change the address in settings, but the system will not accept the new address. Every time I log on, Dropbox informs me that it can't access my e-mail address and I may lose my Dropbox account. I won't receive an e-mail…
My IP addresses are different than shown in my security page
i.p. addresses on my devices are different to the list of linked devices on my account I want to check which devices I have linked to dropbox account. In my account, I tapped the ‘i’ for info next to the devices listed to get the i.p address and noted them down. I checked the ip address on all my actual devices and none of…
I cannot get both my personal and Business accounts to show up in Windows file explorer
Have just purchased two new machines and am being driven nutts by Dropbox. I have a business and a personal account. On my prior machines both appeared in File Explorer. With them linked or unlinked, I can only get one to appear. HAve Dropbox seriously removed this feature? If not, how can I get both to appear?
Dropbox keeps switching to beta while I've already opted out of early releases
I keep getting updated to the beta when i dont want the beta anymore. it sucks and i turned off early access in my account. can some smart person from dropbox just remove me from the beta forever? its horrible and I never want it again
I am not able to receive the 6 digit code in my email
Dear Dropbox I am not able to receive the 6 digit code in my email. In fact, I am not receiving any emails from Dropbox. I've added no-reply@dropbox.com to my contacts. I've checked my spam folder. I've verified my address is correct. I have also verified that the email address can receive mails from other sources. I can…
Issue when trying to login to an account that was recently deleted and re-created
Hello, We have created a dropbox account with an adress email. We have deleted this account because we thought we made an error with the set up. We are trying to recreate a dropbox account with the same email adress. Dropbox tells me that they are happy to see me back, we put the password but then nothing happens. Nothing…
I can't find how to set the default setting for shared links to view-only instead of edit.
I use a Macbook with Sequoia OS I share a lot os link with clients. Usually I copy the link right clicking the folder in the Finder App, the choosing copy link. By default this link is CAN EDIT. I want to set the default to VIEW ONLY. Couldn't find how to.
I need to access my Dropbox account, but the one-time code is sent to an inaccessible email.
I have been trying to login to my dropbox account but the one time code is being sent to an email which has now been disabled. How can I resolve this issue?
Which Dropbox icon do I need to click on to access my account settings on Windows?
I wish to change some settings. When I click on either the dropbox icon (either right click or left click, I expect to see some dialog box where I can changes settings. Instead I see Windows explorer showing the cache directory of the applications. How can I get to the dropbox settings dialog box if I cannot access it this…
It's impossible to access my account due to the verification not being received.
I've had some Dropbox accounts and recently I've tried to acess them but I'm facing problems trying to do this, because the verification emails are not being sent, I don't know why.. I need an answer or instructions.. my Gmail accounts are working normally, I guess the problem is your server.
My account has been taken over and I need help
My account was hacked this morning. I received an email stating that my email was changed. All of the files are gone and I am no longer dropbox plus - downgraded to basic. Please please please DROPBOX help me - I use dropbox for my business and all of my business files are now deleted off of my account and off of my…
Always have the option to automatically upload videos with camera uploads selected.
Please automatically upload videos from camera roll to Dropbox. Videos can be more precious than photos to users and this feature being optional with no prompt or notification to warn as such can cause great distress if missed. Most other platforms have this done automatically so users do not think to double check this…
I need help accessing my Dropbox account, since I no longer have access to the email.
Hi Guys, I had an old account user with Drpbox (since 2010)! In this year i have changed my ISP from Fastweb to Vodafone. My fastweb mail (the Dropbox user account) it's EXPIRED!!! In addition, So that I don't miss anything, i have changed my phone and i can't do the recovery hardware procedure! So i have lost my spaces!…
I'm not receiving the password reset email. What can I do?
Hi, can't recover my other (older) account, which is obviously associated to another mail. I tried to get a mail to create a new password but I didn't find anything in the "inbox" and "spam" folder. I've tried many times (I waited 24 hours because I tried too many times, but the situation is the same) Thank you for your…
I can't verify my email address to share a folder
I have used Dropbox previously with no issues at another company. I have bought the basic plan and advised by dropbox support. When I go to share the folder, its says I need to verify my email first. I click on the verify link and it takes me back to the folder but I still can't share the folder! Please help!
Unable to change the name of a device
I am unable to change the name of a device (an iPad) that appears in the online Security panel of my account. On the iPad I delinked the device from my Dropbox account, then confirmed that it disappeared from the device list in the online Security panel. Then on the iPad I changed the device name using the prescribed…
How can we transfer the ownership of our Family plan to another manager?
Hi We have a family plan and the family manager is no longer able to continue in that role for serious health reasons. What we need to do is transfer ownership so that one of the other members within the family plan can take over the role of manager and become responsible for future payments when they are due. Is there a…
I can't find the button to cancel my Dropbox Plus subscription.
I have tried for hours to cancel my dropbox plus subscription It is due to renew on 5th November 24 and I dont use it at all I have tried all the suggestions you make about checking app on phone and laptop but I cant find any cancel button Its a disgrace its so difficult to stop a payment ! It was deducted last year and I…
I didn't get a confirmation after cancelling my Professional trial. How do I remove my billing info?
Hello, I recently cancelled my Dropbox professional trial, but did not receive an email confirming the cancellation. I followed the chatbot's suggestion of checking my spam folder and resetting my password, but no email to be seen. I also want to remove the payment method on my account (under manage account -> billing) due…
Email is no longer in use so I can't access my account due to security code.
Dear Dropbox community I recently changed my phone& when I tried to log onto the Dropbox app on the new phone it asked me to input a code that was sent to an email I no longer use. My Dropbox account was created 15+ years ago with this email but in the meantime the domain ceased to exist so I can't access this email inbox…
Under Dropbox "Your activity" on my Mac, hidden synced files appear temporarily then disappear
Under Dropbox "Your activity" on my Mac, when a normally "hidden" file is synchronized (e.g. files in a "dot" folder, like .syncfolder), it appears briefly in the "TODAY" section, then disappears. Is there any way to always show all files synced, including "hidden" files? I can't recall when this started happening,…
I lost my phone, therefore I can't log into my old Dropbox account
hello i lost my phone so thats why i cant login my old account and i also trying to login after 2 or 3 years i have email paswrd but when i am logging in they said we sent a code on your email or linked device. but i didnt received any code on my email and i told you i lost my phone plzz help
Confused about my account email and access on desktop
I've been using Dropbox for years through one email address. I recently closed the business connected to this email so (I thought) I changed the email associated with my Dropbox to a new address. Now I am only able to access my files and folders if I login to Dropbox on a browser. I want to be able to access the files, as…

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