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Mobile Authenticator not working
Using 2-step verification, I've recently tried switching from receiving texts to using the mobile authenticator. However, the latter is not working.
I'm getting 'invalid' code when i try to input the code generated. How is this possible?
Is there no other way to use 2-step authenticator without having to resort to texts?
Hi Brooke and Kelly!
Unfortunately, due to our security policies, if you don't remember your password and no longer have access to the email address registered to your Dropbox account, we have no way to help you regain access to that account.If it's possible, we recommend that you contact your email service provider to regain access to your email account, and then request a new password.
However, you may be able to transfer the files in this account to another account in one of two ways:
Method A
If you still have access to a computer with your Dropbox files on it, you can transfer the files to another Dropbox account you've created by unlinking and relinking the Dropbox desktop application to the new account.
To do so, please follow the instructions here:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/25
Method B
If you still have access to a smartphone with the Dropbox app on it and access to a computer, you can transfer the files to another Dropbox account by using the remote installation process.
To do this, please go to the mobile app and do the following:
1) Tap on the “Settings” tab.
2) Tap on “Link a Computer”.
3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
4) Once you've scanned the QR code, you'll be automatically logged in to your Dropbox account. The desktop application will start to download to your computer and sync all files on your Dropbox to that computer.From here you can follow the instructions outlined above in Method A to merge your files with your new account.
Please make sure that you're not using a public computer to carry out this process, as doing so will download your files to the computer.
I hope this helps!
I have changed jobs and no longer holds the mobile phone that is associated with the security code. I do not have the computer either. Nor do I have the 16-digit security code.
How do I access my Dropbox?Help!
Can't login in my android...
entered the security code and it's verifying code eternally!
Anyone can help me?
THX
2 step auto doesn't work when verifying with hello fax in google docs. All other apps verified flawlessly. I've tried 50 times and 50 fails. Tried with code sent to my phone = FAIL. What gives Db team?
Somebody else just stolen my mobile phone. I'm getting access to dropbox with a friend's account, but I want to get access with my own account.
My google authenticator is in my mobile phone, and my stolen phone is the same I would receive the SMS recovery message.
I don't have the 16 digits recovery pin code,
could you please help me? there must be a way to get into dropbox.
Tom H.Super User
Teresa,
My best suggestion call your provider, have them move your number to a new phone. Which would allow you to receive the sms.
Hi,
I have the following problem:
For the internet account I use 2 step verification with a number to be sent to my mobile. However, I destroyed phones, moved countries etc. and do no longer have access to the numbers that are set to receive the verification codes. I know the password but cannot access my account online because I do not have access to the verification codes.
What do I do? Is there any way to switch 2 step verification off? I really cannot remember any sorts of emergency codes, every account and device that I have has those.
I have been backing up my files with dropbox, dropbox is installed onto my laptop and I can access the files on my laptop.
Thanks,
Noora
Boa tarde,
Não consigo acessar meu dropbox pelo pc, me pedem o código de emergência...porém mesmo com o numero de celular correto, não recebo nenhuma mensagem...creio que seja por causa do dígito 9 que foi incluído recentemente.
Alguém com o mesmo problema? Há solução
Hello there. I lost my phone almost six days ago. with all my crucial information including my Dropbox, this phone has become part of my life and I can't live without it. how can you help me trace or locate it?
tenho o dropbox instalado em meu computador e o login é automático.
Acontece que não tenho mais o e-mail cadastrado, de modo que não consigo usar o mesmo login para instalar no ipad, considerando que não tenho mais acesso ao e-mail cadastrado no dropbox.
I recently switched to a different phone .When i reloaded app to new phone and register with my Google account and passwords none of my pictures are there.
It's like i just opened New account. How do i retrieve my lost photos ?
