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tn3
Explorer | Level 4
6 years ago

Ubuntu headless install not working

I'm trying to do the Linux headless install as described at https://www.dropbox.com/install on an Ubuntu 16.04 workstation.   It works until I get to the point in the instructions that say "If you're running Dropbox on your server for the first time, you'll be asked to copy and paste a link in a working browser to create a new account or add your server to an existing account."

I don't get any notice of the URL to use.   The last thing I see when I start dropboxd from my command line is "Opening in existing browser session" -- but no URL is provided.

 

    • tn3's avatar
      tn3
      Explorer | Level 4

      Walter

      Thanks for the suggestion about downloading the Python script.   I did that, ran the script using the command

      python dropbox.py status

      That consequently gave me the link to paste into my browser.

       

       

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        Glad I could help tn3!

        Happy New Year too.

        PS: If you ever come up with any Dropbox question, you know where to find us :wink:

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