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jkc-muc
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

Can't sign into Dropbox desktop app on Mac OS Sequoia

Hi - since upgrading to macOS Sequoia (version 15.0) I can no-longer use Dropbox on my Mac. It works on my other devices and I can also login to the website.   I signed out then signed into Dro...
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  • DBX_Pedro's avatar
    DBX_Pedro
    2 months ago

    Hi jkc-muc ,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. 

     

    Could you please try doing this: 

     

    • Look for search bar
    • Then type terminal
    • When the terminal windows opens:
    • Type the following command

    sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --add /Applications/Dropbox.app

     

    It will ask you for the password of the Mac next

    After this is done can you please see if the issue persists in the dropbox app ?

     

    Can you please test this and get back to us?

Jay's avatar
Jay
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Do you have any proxy, VPN, firewall, security software, or even ISP/router settings that could be restricting traffic to the following Dropbox domains?

jkc-muc's avatar
jkc-muc
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

I use the standard Mac firewall but that hasn't changed (except for the recent upgrade to Sequoia)

  • jkc-muc's avatar
    jkc-muc
    Explorer | Level 4
    2 months ago

    Just noticed that the firewall is blocking incoming connections from the Dropbox app.

    I guess that must have changed but I can look at it tomorrow, it's past 8pm CET here.

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      2 months ago

      Take your time, and definitely feel free to update us jkc-muc.

      • jkc-muc's avatar
        jkc-muc
        Explorer | Level 4
        2 months ago

        Hi Megan,

         

        My firewall is set to this for Dropbox

         

         

        and I can't find a way to change it.

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