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stuartpriceuk's avatar
stuartpriceuk
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Change from Apple Subscription to direct Dropbox plan

Hello!

I’ve had my Dropbox account through apple subscription, but I’d like to change it to a CC externally of apple. Is this possible at all please?

Many thanks!

Stu

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

    Hey stuartpriceuk 

     

    Unfortunately the only way to do this is let the Apple store subscription lapse (i.e. tell Apple to not renew it) and wait for Dropbox to downgrade the account. THEN you can upgrade via the website. 

     

    Note your data etc. is safe it just may stop syncing for a short time while you are over quota (in between the downgrade and paying on website)

    • Vaughan4n's avatar
      Vaughan4n
      Helpful | Level 5

      I have the exact same issue. I've let my subscription lapse (as per instructions) as it was managed through the Apple store and I still can't resubcribe through dropbox directly - almost like Apple is trying to force me into resubscribing through them.
      Membership lapsed on the 10/8/23 - granted access for another month, might have to wait until I lose access completely (which I can't afford to do, I use dropbox for both personal and profressional purposes).
      I think it's very strange and frustrating that Dropbox can't override the subscription preferences - must be some kind of weird deal they're stuck in with Apple in my opinion.

      Either way, I don't want to lose access to my data but waiting in limbo is terrifying.

      Maybe it's time to switch to Google Drive.

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