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Kristian001
8 months agoExplorer | Level 3
I can't access my account, in order to change my phone number it asks for a code to get in.
Hello does anyone know how u get in contact with Dropbox I need my phone number changing it’s a old phone number and now it asks for a code too get in my Dropbox don’t wanna loose all my photos any h...
Kristian001
Explorer | Level 3
I dunno just when try login sends text too a number no longer active so can’t login
Mark
8 months agoSuper User II
Kristian001 wrote:
I dunno just when try login sends text too a number no longer active so can’t login
The only way to change 2FA (which is what sends a code to your phone) is to have the device or the emergency recovery codes given upon set up. There is no way, at all, to get around this.
- Kristian0018 months agoExplorer | Level 3I don’t have that phone anymore wiped it and sold it
- Mark8 months agoSuper User II
Kristian001 wrote:
I don’t have that phone anymore wiped it and sold itThen you need to use the recovery codes given when you set 2FA up.
If you didnt keep them safe then you cannot recover your account I'm afraid.
- Kristian0018 months agoExplorer | Level 3Did not keep a code was a random account made years ago that I started using for a year tried contacting Dropbox but can’t seem
Contact them
Unless have premium account
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