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How Do You Enable Two-Step Verification on Your Dropbox Account?
How Do You Enable Two-Step Verification on Your Dropbox Account? Here at Dropbox, we want to make sure that all of your files and folders are kept as safe as safe as possible for you at all time. To help with this, there are a couple of safety precautions you can take to ensure that you account is fully locked and secure 😎. One of these is two-step verification. If you’re not sure what is two-step verification is, to put it very simply, it’s an extra step beyond simply entering your email address and password when logging in. So by enabling it, you’re essentially adding a an extra layer of security to your Dropbox account. Dropbox does this by sending you a 6 digit code to enter before you get access to your account. So, if you want to sure up your security and enable two-step verification, you’ll be glad to hear that it’s really easy. All you you need to do is follow these simple steps. Let’s do it!💪 Okay, So Here’s How to Level Up Your Dropbox Security in Under a Minute! First things first, head on over to dropbox.com to log in. Look to the top right-hand corner of the screen and click on your avatar (you know, that little profile picture of yours 🤓). In the dropdown menu, select Settings. Now, click on the Security tab. Keep scrolling until you see Two-step verification - your key to extra security. See that toggle switch? Go ahead and flip it to "On." If you seeManaged by single sign-on under the Security tab, your team uses single sign-on (SSO). This means you might not be able to use two-step verification with Dropbox. Contact your admin to learn more. Click Get started and let’s add that extra layer of protection. Select the option to receive your verification code by text, then click Next. Type in your phone number and hit Next. You’ll receive a 6-digit code on your phone enter it, click Next, and you’re all set! Congratulations!🎉 You’ve just levelled up your Dropbox security in record time. You can also choose to use a verification app instead of text messages. Just download the app and follow the steps - it’s a breeze . Now that your Dropbox is as secure as a vault, what would you like to learn next? Let us know, and we’ll cook up another fun step-by-step guide just for you!How to change the email address connected to your Dropbox account
Hey there! If you’ve recently changed your email address or just want to keep things up-to-date, now's the perfect time to update it on your Dropbox account 😀. Don’t worry if you’re new to this - it’s a simple process, and we’re here to help! Keeping your email current ensures you’ll always get important updates and stay connected with your files . Okay, so lets change your email address! Log in to dropbox.com. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the upper-right corner. Click Settings (You’re doing great!) Under the General tab, find your email address. Click Edit next to your email address. See Verify email instead of Edit? No worries! You’ll need to verify your email address first. If there’s an info icon (that little 'i' in a circle), your admin needs to give you a hand with this one. Please contact your admin to change your email address. Enter your new email, confirm email, and Dropbox password. Click Update email. We’ll send you a verification email (almost there!) 8. Check your inbox, click Verify your email, and you’re all set! If this doesn’t answer your question then take a look at our Help Center guide on how to change the email address on your Dropbox account. Is there anything else you'd like to learn? Let us know, and we'll be happy to create another step-by-step guide to help you out 🤗!How to Request a File with Dropbox
How to Request a File with Dropbox From time to time, you might need to request a file from a friend or colleague 🤝. Whether this is for a super-tasty stuffing recipe that’ll really take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level, a reading you need for your latest assignment, or it’s a your sales report you need to close out the quarter, you’ll be glad to hear that it’s really easy to do with Dropbox 💌. Okay, so here’s how to easily request a file using your Dropbox account! Head over to dropbox.com to login to your Dropbox account. Easy peasy. On the left sidebar, find and click File requests. It’s your magic gateway to getting files from anyone! Ready to make your move? Click New request. Time to name your request! Make it catchy or just keep it simple your choice. Add a description that tells people exactly what you're looking for. Feel free to get creative here! Dropbox will create a folder for your files, but if you have a specific place in mind, you can switch it up. Got a Pro account? Awesome! You can add cool features like deadlines or even password protection to keep things secure. You’re almost there, you’ve got this! Hit Create and let Dropbox do its magic. Enter the name or email of the person you're requesting the files from. Add a friendly note to go along with your request, because who doesn’t love a personal touch? Click Share and off it goes! Your file request is now on its way. Now that you’ve managed to get your hands on all the files you need, perhaps you would like to forward them on to someone else 👩💻? Check out our previous post on file sharing. Hey guess what... you’re now a file-requesting pro, so what’s next on your Dropbox learning wishlist? Let us know, and we’ll whip up a super-fun, step-by-step guide to take you even further!
migrating to a new PC, Online only?
Hi, I will be migrating to a new PC soon. In my current PC Dropbox saves files to the cloud and my local hard drive. I want the new PC to be online only should I change the current PC to online only prior to installing Dropbox on the new computer? Any other tips related to accessing Dropbox from the new computer greatly appreciated. thanks, Willt
How to get started with Selective Sync
Welcome to the Dropbox Community forum! We're thrilled to have you on board, and we want to make sure you get the most out of your Dropbox experience right from the start. Today, we're going to talk about Selective Sync. What is Selective Sync? Well, selective sync is a feature in the Dropbox desktop app that allows you to removespecific Dropbox folders from your hard drive so you can save space on your computer. You can remove the Dropbox folders from your computer without deleting files; the folders you remove from your hard drive remain stored in your account ondropbox.com How to use selective sync Note: To use selective sync, you’ll need to have theDropbox desktop app installed on your device. To choose which Dropbox folders to store on or remove from your computer’s hard drive: Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences. Click the Dropbox icon in yourtaskbar. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner. ClickPreferences. Click theSynctab. UnderSelective Sync(Windows), clickModify orSelect folders to sync to this Mac(Mac), clickModify. Check the folders you’d like saved on your hard drive. Uncheck the folders you’d like removed. ClickUpdate. What is the difference between selective sync and online-only? Making your files and folders online-onlyalso helps save hard drive space. These files and folders will still be visible from your computer, but are stored in your Dropbox account online. Based on how you use certain files and folders, they can automatically be set to online-only. That's it! Now you can save valuable space for things that matter most to you, and learn how other Dropbox features can improve your day too! So, what do you want to see from us? Let us know!
I can't find my Excel files after logging in to Dropbox on my mobile app.
My friend set up the Dropbox account on my laptop under user/gloria/ Dropbox. I have a lot of excel spreadsheet stored. I can easily find them. However, when I sign in on my cell phone to drop box, I can’t find most of the files on my laptop. My questions: 1. Are those excel file stored only on my laptop? Is it automatically stored on my drop box account? I paid extra for Dropbox storage but not taking advantage of the storage. 2. How do I erase file on lapstop and only store them on Dropbox? To allow more storage on my laptop. 3. If files only store on Dropbox, is it safe?
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