I sent a password protected link to view files to a colleague & got a verify identity message.

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I sent a password protected link to a colleague for her to review the files in that folder.&nbsp; When she clicked the link, she got a message that dropbox needs to confirm her identity.&nbsp; I have pasted the snip she sent me below.&nbsp; Is this legit multi-factor authentication thing or some phishing stuff?&nbsp; If it is legit, does she put in her actual email?&nbsp; Thank you in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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haoli · Answer

Hi&nbsp;Rodzlla&nbsp;, thanks for contacting us! What's the value of your "Who can access" setting for the link you sent? See screenshot, ignore "Team members" if you're not on a team plan.

Rodzlla · Answer

Thanks for helping me out here, Haoli.&nbsp; Who Can Access is set to "Anyone with link".&nbsp;&nbsp;

haoli · Answer

Does she have an email already registered with Dropbox, if so, she could use that email; If not, can she try the "Continue with Google" or "Continue with Apple" option to sign in?

Rodzlla · Answer

So this is legit message and she should move ahead using her email address?&nbsp; We are all hearing about these phishing schemes and identity theft troubles.&nbsp; I do not want her to have problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mark · Answer

Rodzlla&nbsp;wrote:
So this is legit message and she should move ahead using her email address?&nbsp; We are all hearing about these phishing schemes and identity theft troubles.&nbsp; I do not want her to have problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yes its a legit screen 🙂

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