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HE A.'s avatar
HE A.
New member | Level 2
9 years ago

How can I restrict token use to a certain domain or IP address?

I'm using an access token to make calls to a single account. How can I restrict that token, so that Dropbox only accepts API calls from a certain domain or IP address? We keep our tokens safe, but ...
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SandroRibeiro
New member | Level 2
6 years ago

I have that same need. I will handle very sensitive information and one of the business requirements is the restriction by IP. The implementation of this feature would certainly make me choose Dropbox.

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Greg-DB
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6 years ago

SandroRibeiro Thanks for the additional feedback!

  • Lansend's avatar
    Lansend
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    This question was first asked in 2016 , and then 2020. I too now have a similar requirement. Client wants to restrict drop box access to business account to just the corporate network. In other words user cannot access from home or other location.

    • Greg-DB's avatar
      Greg-DB
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      3 years ago

      Lansend I don't have any news on this request, but thanks for the note! 

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