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tn3
6 years agoExplorer | Level 4
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.
Assuming that this is not caused by an antivirus, firewall or VPN/proxy setting on this specific machine, I'll need to ask: have you downloaded the Python script from that page as well tn3?
If possible, could you change your default browser and try again too?
PS: For a list of all the system requirements take a look below:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/system-requirements
- WalterDropbox Staff
Assuming that this is not caused by an antivirus, firewall or VPN/proxy setting on this specific machine, I'll need to ask: have you downloaded the Python script from that page as well tn3?
If possible, could you change your default browser and try again too?
PS: For a list of all the system requirements take a look below:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/system-requirements
- tn3Explorer | 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.
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