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I can login successfully, but needs me to check 6-digit code in email.
Before immigration, login dropbox never needs me to check 6-digit code in email.
After immigration, it needs me to check 6-digit code in email. (same computer)
My email account was disabled (long time no use and I forgot the password), I can't login to my email to check the 6-digit code.
I only want to login Dropbox without check email 6-digit code, so what can I do?
Thanks
TOO bad. However, I have an old computer with WIN 7 that has a dropbox APP logged in, all files I saved in Public folder dated at 2018. Does Dropbox sync automatically when I open the APP? Thank you.
TOO bad. However, I have an old computer with WIN7 that has Dropbox logged in, all files I saved to Public folder dated to 2018 now. Does dropbox sync automatically? I can't imagine that I haven't store any files after 2018.
Hey @Benf - thanks for joining the discussion here.
The Dropbox desktop app syncs the files within your Dropbox folder as long as it's running normally on your computer(s).
Let us know if you have any follow up questions.
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I don't know whether the Dropbox desktop APP run normally on my old Sony Vaio computer. I haven't turn on it for years. if its OK, then that means I haven't saved any files after 2018? By the way, I can't find log off option on the old computer.
You can check any file activity on your account to make sure about this in your events page.
As for logging out from your old computer, you can follow these steps or if you don't have access to it remove it directly from your Security page.
I hope this helps @Benf
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NO. I think I lost files after 2018 as DB only sync across three devices on my basic plan.
How long ago did you last log in? If it was over 12 months ago the data has been wiped.
It is unlikely you can get access to the account, however, have a look at this article. Your best bet is to ask your work if they will reactivate the email.
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similar issue here: email account was disabled so I couldn't receive the 6-digit code. I have the correct account name and password, plz help me login.
Hi All,
I am a free account user of Dropbox. Recently, I tried to login to my Dropbox account after 2-3 years and it sent me a code to login to my email address (may be because I have 2FA authentication enabled). Unfortunately, I have no access to that email address and that email address was also not accepting any email. Since, I cannot login to my Dropbox account, I cannot change the email address. I remember the password. I tried option to login and Dropbox showed me a form to fill up. But I could not answer most of the questions as I am logging after so many years. It asked me questions like what item I last uploaded or with whom I last shared any folder. Hence, that form was no help for me.
How can I log in and change my email address?
Please help.
Thanks
GP..
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