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k3pard03's avatar
k3pard03
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Error 404 when trying to login from multiple browsers.

I have had a problem logging into my Dropbox accounts in the last couple of weeks.  Every time I try to login, the login page flashes up briefly and then I get the dreaded 404 page.  I have tried logging in from different browsers and repetitively trying to login from the list on the 404 page, but often nothing but closing the browser down and re-opening it works.  I didn't have that problem before so I don't understand why I have it now.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    Hi k3pard03, let's jump right into this! 

     

    Interesting. Have you tried clearing your browser's cache, by any chance just to exclude that as a possibility? Does that happen with all the browsers you've tried? 

     

    Additionally, do you have any proxy, VPN, or even ISP/router restrictions could be restricting traffic to the Dropbox domains?

     

    Let me know more, and we'll take it from there! 

    • k3pard03's avatar
      k3pard03
      Explorer | Level 4

      I've cleared the cache and it doesn't fix the problem past the first time I log in (in Chrome).  As soon as I log out and try to log in again, I get Error 404.  There doesn't seem to be a problem with Edge.  I think it is to do with Dropbox autofilling the last username (somehow).  I have cleared autofill, turned autofill off, unticked "remember me" and still get Error 404.

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        Hi k3pard03, could you send me a screenshot of the error you get -without showing any of your personal info-? 

    • k3pard03's avatar
      k3pard03
      Explorer | Level 4

      I cleared my cache several times and do not have any of the other restrictions.  I have also disabled autofill from Chrome and Lastpass, but I still have the error problem. The only way I can avoid the error is if I switch to the main Dropbox site from the Community.  That is, I can login to the Community with no problem from any browser but I can't login to my Dropbox folders via Chrome (because it autofills a user name and immediately gives the error).  If I clear the cache and wipe out cookies, I can login directly to Dropbox, but only once.  This isn't a problem in Edge.

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        Hey k3pard03, could you let us know the version of the web browser you're using so that we can investigate further? 

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