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Walt347's avatar
Walt347
New member | Level 2
12 months ago

How to change my allowed devices for my account?

The desktop computer I used to set up my Dropbox account became corrupted, and I have replaced it with a new laptop.  When I originally set up Dropbox on my old desktop, I added 2 other devises to have access to my files; My work laptop and my iPhone.

 

Now that I have replaced my desktop PC with the new Laptop, how do I change my account to make my new laptop my controlling devise and still have my work laptop and iPhone have access to my files.  I know I am limited to just 3 devises.

 

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    • Walt347's avatar
      Walt347
      New member | Level 2
      12 months ago

      Thanks Mark!  done.  Now how do I add my new Laptop to be a Dropbox allowed devise, replacing my old desktop that I just removed?

      • Megan's avatar
        Megan
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        12 months ago

        Hi Walt347, happy Monday! 

         

        All you'd have to do would be to download & install the app on the needed device, and that should do the trick. 

         

        If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know! 

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