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sdshahbazi01
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Too many incorrect attempts. Please try again in a few minutes.

Hello I forgot my dropbox password and i use this link https://www.dropbox.com/forgot but i got this error "Too many incorrect attempts. Please try again in a few minutes." I didnt receive any em...
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Yasers
Explorer | Level 3

pls i need help im try to reset password but this msg "Too many incorrect attempts. Please try again in a few minutes." no msg from email 

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Yasers
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

pls i need help 2 days no msg from email and i cant reset password "Too many incorrect attempts. Please try again in a few minutes."

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    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    3 years ago

    Hi Yasers, have you tried waiting a full 24 hours prior to resetting the password?

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      Yasers
      Explorer | Level 3
      3 years ago

      Now work but no msg spam or index 2 days no msg 
      My account is [email removed as per Community Guidelines] 

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        Jay
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        3 years ago

        Thanks for the update, in order to look into this matter in more detail, would it be possible to reach out to the email associated with your forum profile?

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