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ChrisG777
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Cannot open password protected file on Mac; fingerprint works but not password
I have a password-protected file on my Mac (Ventura 13.4). It is in DropBox. My fingerprint will open it but my password will not. The password I am trying is my Mac login password. I am sure it is c...
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
2 years agoThanks Chris, were you actually the person that created and password protected this file?
The password could be anything, it doesn't have to be related to your Mac or your Dropbox.
If someone else sent it to you, I would recommend reaching out to them.
ChrisG777
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Yes I created the password. I’m pretty sure it’s a Mac password, not Dropbox. But the Mac password app shows it as blank. And I’ve tried a blank password (just pressing enter) and that gets an invalid password response.
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