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Dropbox is running in the background, but the Dropbox icon doesn't appear on my macOS Tahoe 26.3.1.
Description I’m experiencing a persistent issue where Dropbox will not start correctly on macOS. The app launches background processes, but the UI never appears, the menu bar icon does not show, and I cannot open Dropbox preferences. System Information Device: MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple silicon) Chip: Apple M5 Memory: 32…
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How can my client send me files larger than 5GB, if they don't have a Dropbox account?
I have dropbox plus account. My client does not have a dropbox account. Nor does he want one. How can he send me files that are 5gb and up? I'm always getting hit with the 2gb limit. I'm in video production and 2gb files are nothing. We work with files that range from 2gb to 50gb. We don't want to make our clients open…
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Dropbox Fax keeps saying that the country code I've added is wrong.
Trying to send a fax in dropbox fax, but get the error of incorrect country code. Even though the correct country was automatically detected. Trying to change the number to start with 00 instead of + made it automatically add a 4 and hence tries to send it to the wrong number.
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I'm trying to update the email address of my Dropbox account, but it says it's taken.
Dropbox Plan Plus Do you have access to the email linked to the account? Can only receive email, not send, but takes a long time to come through. Are there any devices connected to your Dropbox account? PC Question or Issue I am trying to transfer my account over to my new gmail e-mail address, but I get error message…
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I get a 404 error message when using the downloader application.
This afternoon, I am suddenly getting Error (404) on every one of my files using the downloader application. This is only when accessing my files. Other links to external sites are not an issue. App cache cleared, device restarted. No change. This is the same issue I had approximately six months ago, which was mysteriously…
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We're getting a "Unable to remove download" error when selecting the online-only option.
Device (Macbook Pro M2) Operating System/Browser (if using the web) (macOS 26.3) Dropbox App Version/Browser Version (243.3.6933) Issue We are using Dropbox via File Provider on macOS 26. The message appears when a local file is made online-only. We see this with Pages, Numbers, and Microsoft Office files. Strangely, it…
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"This file cannot be previewed because you are offline" when previewing images in my Dropbox folder.
Help please. I cannot preview images in my dropbox folders. I get this message.This file cannot be previewed because you are offline.I do not understand how i can be offline. On maclaptop os Somma
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Dropbox created new folders with files that can't be opened - unprompted
My Dropbox, completely unprompted, moved the location of my folders in Finder under only the Dropbox tab, and at the same time created a significant number of new folders with hundreds of files - none of which can be opened. I was able to find the files I had previously, but I'm concerned that these files and new folders…
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I can't log in to the desktop app on Windows 11; I see an "access is denied" error message.
Application Affected Dropbox Device Lenovo laptop Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Dropbox 242.4.5815 Offline Installer.x64.exe Question or Issue i couldn't login into dropb and i got the follwing error: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 241.4.4853…
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How can I start sharing files again? My Dropbox account has been blocked due to phishing.
Won't let me share my own files due to apparent phishing content? I need to copy and share links to my folders and files in order to share to clients and I keep getting an error message saying you have interrupted my sharing activity. Any help would be appreciated to get my account unlocked from sharing files please.
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My shared link throws a "Couldn’t complete share" error.
I checked the help center and could not find answers. The only information provided was "Couldn’t complete share". The help center just says to look for the reason in the notification, but the notification literally says to look at the help center. I've been using the same shared link for 15 years for employers to see my…
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Getting errors when I try to access my files both on my computer and the website
This is happening both on my local machine and when I log into DropBox from the web. I can't access any files that haven't been synced locally on my machine; I get the error Error 0x80070194 the cloud file provider exited unexpectedly I get a slightly different error when I go in through the web interface; but, this is…
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I get an error that the Dropbox app can't start after installing it on my Windows device.
The error file is as follows: bn.BUILD_KEY: Dropbox bn.VERSION: 243.4.6956 bn.constants.WINDOWS_SHELL_EXT_VERSION: 90 bn.is_frozen: True machine_id: fb77be58-97d3-4be1-8b70-5fb248364473 pid: 18096 cwd: 'C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Client' real_path='C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Dropbox\\Client' mode=0o40777 uid=0 gid=0…
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Embedded Word documents will not open in Excel when using the Android mobile app.
Integration Affected Excel Device (Dell 2 in 1 16 inch laptop model DB06250 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11, Home and Chrome Dropbox App Version (if using the app) V 242.4.5815 Question or Issue Hello, I cannot open embedded word documents in Excel spreadsheet, in Dropbox on my Samsung S24 Mobile…
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System restore on Windows not working due to an error referring to a Dropbox folder
I need to restore my system due to a problem with my Windows/Fonts folder. However, whenever I try to run System Restore, after about 20 minutes Windows restarts with the following error message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8cs9ufypm9f2ntom1jvin/temp-1.png?rlkey=ny26ffpl7ssueq13h1lh67duz&st=wzq01mjv&dl=0 (I tried…
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Error message when sending documents
I'm getting this error on Dropbox Sign for any document I'm sending for signature, and when I'm editing a template. Can you please confirm what the issue is? It's completely stopping my workflow. Thanks
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My Dropbox links have been suspended, but I didn't receive any emails.
Hi, I run a business using my dropbox links and anytime people try to click on them it says they're broken or not working, here's what I see. It has been like this for almost 32 hours. I NEED this back running for my business and the chatbot Ais not helping. Also this comes up when I share copy my links It might be the…
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Getting an error when logging in my Dropbox account on an Android device
Application Affected Dropbox Samsung Note 10.1 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Andriod Dropbox App Version (if using the app) (200.4.7123 - found in app settings or About section) Question or Issue "Error completing Goodle authentication. Please try again, or if the issue persists, sign in using your email and…
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Files won't delete, repeatedly removing access won't free up space
Device - iphone 16 and MacBook Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) - Sequoia 15.7.3/Chrome Question or Issue I've had the "You're out of storage" message for about a year but most of my dropbox usage is temporary file viewing (via "viewed links") that is sent to me from other people for quick download to my…
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I can't share any links - Dropbox says my files contain phishing content.
Dear Dropbox Support Team, I’ve received a notification stating: “We have suspended your activity. Your files may contain phishing elements.” I’m unsure why I received this message, and it’s severely impacting my Dropbox experience. It's not specific to any one file. I cannot get the link to share ANY of my files. I always…
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My Mac desktop app shows sync issues due to permissions, but all settings are correct.
Device (Mac Sudio Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Mac OS 26.2 Tahoe Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 241.4.4853 Syncing Status (Upto date) Question or Issue I am getting sync issues for several files (see message) asking for "permissions," which all permissions in system settings are already given, so I…
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Updating to File Provider API has made my Mac unusable
Hi all, I'm joining the "File Provider API broke my computer" dance and sure wish I had read more in this forum before attempting to update. Dropbox had consistently been using 600-800MB RAM even when idle, so I was hoping the update would fix the issue (it did not). The update initially ran smoothly, and I left the…
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I'm trying to add Dropbox as a location in Files app, but it says syncing is paused.
I cannot use dropbox as a location to select files from on iphone ios 26.2.1 I have restarted, installed everything over and over. Removed preview app, and nothing. Application Affected dropbox on iphone Device iphone 17 pro ios 26.2.1 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) files iphone app Dropbox App Version (if…
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I can't share a folder;"Couldn’t complete share.We’ve interrupted your sharing activity".
Question or Issue I can't share a folder;"Couldn’t complete share.We’ve interrupted your sharing activity"
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"Your device couldn't connect to the server" error on the desktop app
Device iMac 2024 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.2 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) v241.4.4853 Syncing Status "Up to date" Question or Issue I recently set up my existing company Dropbox account on my new iMac. All the folders/files appeared to sync fine and I can open individual ones with no…
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My sharing has been suspended due to phishing content, even though my files don't have any.
Dear Dropbox Support Team, I’ve received a notification stating: “We have suspended your activity. Your files may contain phishing elements.” I tried to solve with online support unsuccessufully. It’s severely impacting my Dropbox experience. I primarily use your service to synchronize files between family computers and to…
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Cannot upgrade my account after getting converted back to an individual account from a team one
Hi everyone, I’m posting here because I’m currently blocked from working due to a Dropbox account issue and I’m looking for advice or similar experiences. Here’s what happened, step by step: * I had a personal Dropbox Essentials account * I was temporarily added to a Dropbox Business team * As expected, Dropbox…
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My macOS desktop app has been stuck syncing 10MB for 3 days.
Application Affected Dropbox Device MacBook Air Operating System/Browser (if using the web) OS 15.7.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 238.4.6305 Question or Issue Three days ago I noticed an error message at the top of the finder window which was open to my Dropbox folder (stored in "locations"). The message said…
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“Can't open the file because the file format/extension is not valid.” error on website/desktop app.
Hi, I’m having a serious issue with Dropbox where many of my files appear in the correct folders on both my computer and on Dropbox.com, but none of those specific files will open. I receive errors like: “Cannot open the file because the file format or file extension is not valid.” Here’s what’s happening: * I can see the…
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Having issues locating some of my content both online, and the app.
Device Problem happens in all computers and the web version Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 11, Artix Linux Dropbox App Version/Browser Version 241.4.4795/Chrome 144, Chromium 144 Question or Issue I have a huge folder with multiple other folders inside, with names from A to Z. Currently I cannot see…