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Rebecca S 's avatar
Rebecca S
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Sign in with Google Workspace to edit business file

Hello! I am trying to open a doc in Google Sheets and have keep receiving this message: Sign in with Google Workspace to edit business file. I have a google email, but I don't want to sign up to Goog...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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4 years ago
Hey there Rebecca S; welcome to our Community!
 
Could you please take a look at this Help Center article and let me know if it helps improve matters at all?
 
Thanks a bunch, Rebecca. 
  • JCAndreu's avatar
    JCAndreu
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago
    Hi There
    I’m also having the same issue - I use a gmail email address as my Dropbox account, which is part of a business team. Whenever I try to create editable Google docs I am directed to create a Google workspace account - is there any way to create editable Google docs directly in Dropbox if you aren’t signed up to Google workspace? Thankyou!
    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      4 years ago
      Hey JCAndreu - thanks for joining the topic here.

      To cut to the chase, I'm afraid that you'll need to be signed into the Google account that is associated with your Dropbox account to be able to use the features as outlined here.

      Let us know if you have any other questions. 
      • sabrinad's avatar
        sabrinad
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        Hi there, 

         

        I am signed into my dropbox and google with the same email, however I get a message asking me to sign in to Google Workspace. Do I have to use Google Workspace or can I just edit in google sheets?

         

        Thank you!

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