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ssss2e32
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

I can only access the Dropbox website when using a VPN; why?

Hello, I have a big problem I can't have acess to your dropbox website. I have a brand new PC with windows 11. And in my old one its works, and to get acess in new one I need VPN.  Error: NET::ERR...
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Rich's avatar
Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
3 years ago
@ssss2e32  wrote:

... to get acess in new one I need VPN.

Something on your computer or network is likely blocking access to Dropbox. Disable any antivirus or firewall you're running and try again.

  • ssss2e32's avatar
    ssss2e32
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    I have tryed everything, I'm trying for 4 days. Already disabled firewall, antivirus, tryed clean cache, only way is VPN.
    Tryed diffrent browsers. I don't know why!

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      3 years ago

      Hey ssss2e32, sorry to see you're having trouble accessing our website.

       

      Are you able to test if you can access our website when connected to a different network?

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