You might see that the Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changed, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall.
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Mercer
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Cannot login to mobile app
So, as the title states. I cannot login to mobile app. Recently I've changed my phone to new one, and tried to set up dropbox account on it, but no success. I don't recieve SMS at all (i do whe...
- 2 years ago
Okay, i changed option to generate via app (Authy, Yubico Authenticator or Google Authenticator - for the future people) and now it worked, I'm logged in.
Mercer
New member | Level 2
Yes, for now codes are generated via SMS.
Mercer
2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Okay, i changed option to generate via app (Authy, Yubico Authenticator or Google Authenticator - for the future people) and now it worked, I'm logged in.
- Jay2 years agoDropbox Staff
Thanks for the update, this might help other users experiencing similar issues when logging in.
- sss31415912 months agoNew member | Level 2
i have the same issue trying to log in with new phone. I unregistered my old phone. Says unknown error contact customer support. i dont understand the solution generate via app? i know my login name and password.
- Mercer12 months agoNew member | Level 2
If you have 2FA try to change that from SMS to other app (Google authenticator/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator/Yubico Authenticator). That solved the case for me.
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