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"DropboxUpdater won't work in the future" message on macOS
I read through the list of questions/answers. I use DB for genealogy for tons of people - share their folders when time comes, etc. What becomes of all those files if I delete the app? Files/folders still on the website, I presume, that if I go through the update process, they will drop into the new app? Can't risk losing…
File synchronization error causing password decryption failure on Excel file
Hello Dropbox Support Team, I am experiencing a critical issue with one of my important Excel files named "LKRT.xlsx", which has been securely stored in my Dropbox folder for years. This file is password-protected, and I have been using the exact same password for years without any issues. However, after the recent…
The desktop app freezes on macOS (26.5.2) with a "Reconnecting to the internet" error.
For the past few days, the desktop Dropbox app (258.4.3749) on my MacBook Pro has been showing the 'Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment' constantly. Meaning nothing is syncing. I'm on a MacBook Pro with Tahoe 26.5.2. I have no VPNs running, Private Relay is switched off, and I've disabled the firewall but…
Getting a "Can't share file" error due to phishing content?
Hi everyone, I’m running into a frustrating issue and hoping someone here has experienced this or knows how to fix it. When I try to share a specific file from my Dropbox, I get a popup error that completely blocks me. The exact message says: Can't share file We’ve interrupted your sharing activity because your files might…
I keep getting a warning that my content may contain phishing.
Hello. Every time I attempt to add new people to a shared folder, it won’t let me and tells me the files might contain phishing content, and the link to view the files isn’t working either. I need this fixed ASAP. Thank you.
Was suddenly logged out of Dropbox and Google accounts simultaneously on 3 or 4 devices
I have two iPhones (12 & 16) and two MacBooks (M2 and M4). I was using Dropbox on everything but the iPhone 16. I was using Google apps or logins on all 4 devices. I was logged in through a VPN on one of the MacBooks. A short time ago I noticed that all my Google tabs in a particular browser were logged out. Then I noticed…
Dropbox client asks to reconnect on every fresh boot (corruptdball error on Linux)
Since August 31, 2026, when logging in after a fresh boot the Dropbox client asks me to connect my account before it can begin syncing. From what I can tell, the client starts normally, but about 20 seconds later it relaunches itself as /opt/dropbox/dropbox /corruptdball, recreates ~/.dropbox/instance_db/hostkeys,…
"Couldn't copy link. We've interrupted your sharing activity" error when trying to share
Device iMac Desktop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Sequia 15.6.1 / Chrome Dropbox App Version (if using the app) not using the app Syncing Status Up-to-Date Question or Issue I am not sure how long this has been going on. I tried to share a folder and I am getting the message, We've interrupted your sharing…
Getting an error when trying to save a downloaded file to my folders on my computer
Over the last few days, every time I try to save a downloaded file to my folders on my PC, I get the following error message: What is causing this, and how do I ensure that I can save to my folders as before?
Excel for the web says "we're not able to contact the server", and I can't print my Excel files
About a week ago, I stopped being able to print from Excel files. I have tried many of them. I now have to download the file to my computer before I can print what I need. When I try to print from an Excel file, I get this error message: "We're not able to contact the server. It might not be responding, or your Internet…
Dropbox desktop client failing with 'PermissionError: [WinError -2147024891] Access is denied'
We have a user in our department who is getting an error trying to run the Dropbox client on his Windows 11 device; the client was installed through the Windows Store. This error only happens for this particular user; when I login on this computer it works fine. There is no sign of antivirus/threat detection finding any…
I'm getting a message that Dropbox needs to change permissions for a folder under a different user
Hello, I'd like to follow up on a support case regarding Dropbox on my desktop computer. I had opened a case about this before, but it was closed without the issue being resolved — that's why I'm reaching out again. Background: when this machine was first set up, its computer name was "silviovitiello." At some point it was…
My Windows desktop app is stuck on "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment"
Dropbox is showing "Reconnecting to the internet. This may take a moment". I need a solution for this. I tried everything- Internet Connection Issues Firewall or Antivirus Blocking Dropbox VPN or Proxy Interference (Though when i turn on vpn it starts to sync but only for a minute) Dropbox Server Issues (Dropbox in my…
Dropbox app wouldn't sync on my Mac so I restarted it and now I get a startup error
I've used the Dropbox app for Mac for a couple of years with no major incident. This morning I noticed there was a problem syncing, so I decided to reboot the app. However, when I tried to relaunch the app, I get the following error: "Couldn't start Dropbox. This may be a temporary error. Please restart Dropbox. For more…
Dropbox MCP Server returning 401 OAuth access token has been revoked with Claude
I have a user who is getting a 401 unauthorized message for a Dropbox Connector connection, we have already removed the connector, disconnected and reconnected both from claude and dropbox's side and are still getting the error. Failed to authenticate. API Error: 401 ("type":"error","error": ("type":"authentication_error""…
I'm getting a message stating "DropboxUpdater will not open in a future release of macOS"
New Macbook here, upgrading from a 2019 Intel-based system; used Migration Assistant and everything seems fine. I'm getting a bunch of these warning pop-ups: Support Ending for Intel-based Apps This version of "DropboxUpdater" will not open in a future release of macOS. Learn how to update to an Apple silicon version. I…
Dropbox won't start after Windows SSD clone: SyncEngineError
Hi, I recently moved my existing Windows installation to a new PC by cloning my Windows SSD. Windows boots normally on the new PC and my files are accessible. Dropbox, however, will not start. I can open my existing Dropbox folder normally in Windows Explorer, and my files are still there. I can also see the Dropbox…
I'm getting a "Can't sync Dropbox account" pop-up after upgrading to Dropbox Standard
I recently upgraded my account to Standard. Since then, I there is a constant irritating pop-up from Dropbox which says "Can't sync Dropbox account". It says that some files are being used by other applications. But I've closed everything. Even rebooted - TWICE. It's still there! Won't go away. BTW, when I upgraded, there…
"We’ve interrupted your sharing activity because you tried to share a file that may contain malware"
I have tried multiple days to share a folder. Could you please allow sharing as no malware found.
Can't update the Dropbox app past v254.4.2518 on Windows 10, error code -1073741819
I'm on Dropbox 254.4.2518 on Windows 10 and I can't update to any newer version. Every time I manually try to install a newer version, it fails with error code -1073741819 and the message "Installation failed with an unknown error." I've tried installing multiple newer versions using the standard installer, the full…
Fix: Dropbox Finder extension (online-only files/Right-Click Menu) permanently disabled on macOS
Hey all, I've been beating my head against the wall for a week now trying to figure out why my Dropbox Finder extension wasn't working. I don't have File Provider and really didn't want to set it up, plus I'm apparently not a candidate. I'm not sure exactly what caused this state. It was either a recent update or some…
I can't restore my 51GB folder; I see a "not enough space to access…" error
I'm trying to download a folder containing three short films I made over 10 years ago (there may also be some publicity material, I can't remember). The folder was created in 2013. I missed the emails from dropbox about deleting my folders but when I did see them, I went back into my dropbox and I managed to restore and…
Sharing file results in "You've hit the limit of invites for today. Try again later."
I have not been able to use DropBox for months. I consistently get this error message whenever I try to send a file. I've used this service, without issue, for years—and now it's completely unusable. For clarity, this happens on my first attempt to send a file. The only way this error makes sense is if my limit of…
Quick Actions Error: "WebGL not supported on your browser" (v246.4.3513 onwards)
Hello, I had been using the quick actions on screenshots seamlessly for months. But since the latest update, it shows an error saying "WebGL not supported on your browser". I know my GPU is old, (nVidia GE Force GT 730), but WebGL works perfectly fine for all other apps, and had been working just fine for Dropbox…
I get a "Couldn't start subscription due to invalid input" error while upgrading to Dropbox Plus.
Hi there, Hoping someone can assist with this error issue. Am trying to upgrade from Basic to Plus due to hitting storage limits. When I try on Chrome/Safari/Incognito on desktop or mobile, I get the following error after attempting to purchase the monthly plan: Couldn't start subscription due to invalid input. Card…
How can I get rid of the "your credit card has expired" banner once and for all?
How can I forever close "update your credit card" banner. Send me an email one week before my account expires. Keeping a banner up for five months in annoying. A little x sign on the left does not work.
Dropbox will not allow me to copy any Dropbox links, for any file
I am running the Dropbox desktop app on Mac OS. Every time I try to copy a Dropbox link, it either fails (if I use the right-click menu) or tells me I don't have permission (if I use another interface, such as the app dropdown menu). The same error occurs on the web interface. I have also tried rebooting my computer to no…
Dropbox Daemon error on every boot on OpenSUSE Tumbleweed
The OS is opsnSUSE Tumbleweed Linux, and the desktop environment is KDE Plasma 6 under Wayland. Dropbox has been working flawlessly for years. However, this week I get a constant request to update the daemon on every boot. I have uninstalled the 3 distro provided packages that use the daemon, the daemon was installed per…
My sharing activity has been interrupted for more than 24h
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Getting an error on the website that my files cannot be viewed because I am offline
When trying to view my files I receive the message that they cannot be viewed because I am off line. I am online logged into my account. Also the help chat does not work. Any help out there? Thanks

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