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Queen22's avatar
Queen22
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

Referrals ineligible

Hello,

 

I have at least 4 people that have accepted and downloaded DB from my invitations. AFTER they did, DB suddenly marked them as ineligible. I want my space. Please help.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    3 years ago

    Hi Queen22, let's see what I can do to help! 

     

    I just sent you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this. Respond back to me, and we'll take it from there. 

     

    Cheers! 

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

    Queen22 wrote:

    I have at least 4 people that have accepted and downloaded DB from my invitations. AFTER they did, DB suddenly marked them as ineligible.


    Did they each download and install the Dropbox application on a unique computer? If not, the referral will be marked as ineligible. Note that mobile devices do not count towards referrals.

    • Queen22's avatar
      Queen22
      Helpful | Level 5

      Hi there,

       

      Two of them downloaded on the same PC (but different accounts).

       

      Thanks,

      • Rich's avatar
        Rich
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        Queen22 wrote:

        Two of them downloaded on the same PC (but different accounts).


        Only the first person to use that PC would result in an eligible referral. Each person needs to install Dropbox on a unique computer.

    • Dorian_C's avatar
      Dorian_C
      Explorer | Level 3

      Hi, I sent out three referrals today. One of them worked fine, the other two both resulted in "Ineligible" tags in my "From Referrals" section. At least one of those two users is certain he had never had an account, the third person might have had a prior account, she's not sure. So at least 2 of the 3 should definitely have worked. We think the third should have also, but aren't absolutely certain on that.

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hi Dorian_C, let's jump right into this! 

         

        In order for us to have a closer look into this, I'd need some account-specific info. Can I send you an email, please? 

         

        Keep me posted!

  • This may mean that the recipient already has an account with Dropbox, or that the recipient is attempting to register with the same computer as you. also if they download the dropbox on their phone , this is not counting

    • Queen22's avatar
      Queen22
      Helpful | Level 5

      Hello,

       

      None of them already have DB but2 of them downloaded on the same PC (but different user accounts).

       

      Thanks,

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hi Queen22, let's see what I can do to help! 

         

        I just sent you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this. Respond back to me, and we'll take it from there. 

         

        Cheers! 

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