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Vivian1
New member | Level 2
2 months ago
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Dropbox sends an incorrect email address as a multi-factor security request to enter a code

When trying to join a DropBox folder shared with me by a third-party, DropBox says it has sent a security code to my email address, but there is an error in that email address.  I checked and under m...
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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 months ago

    Hey Vivian1 - thanks for bringing this to our attention.

    Can you please clear your browser's cache and/or try another web browser and let us know if you still get the same results? 

    If you get the same error, please send us a screenshot so that we can have a visual too. 

    Thanks! 

Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 months ago

Hey Vivian1 - thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Can you please clear your browser's cache and/or try another web browser and let us know if you still get the same results? 

If you get the same error, please send us a screenshot so that we can have a visual too. 

Thanks! 

  • Vivian1's avatar
    Vivian1
    New member | Level 2
    2 months ago

    That indeed worked, Walter,

    I cleared browing history using the same browser and my email address was returned correctly.

    Best regards

    Ian (Vivian1)

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      2 months ago

      I'm glad I could help and thanks for keeping me in the loop, Ian.

      See you around the Community and take care!

    • T_theresa_A's avatar
      T_theresa_A
      Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
      2 months ago

      Hi Vivian1 and welcome to the Dropbox Community. I’m glad to see that you got access to your Dropbox account with help from our amazing Walter.

      I’m always curious to learn how people integrate Dropbox into their daily work 👨‍💻. If you're open to sharing, I’d love to hear how you use Dropbox. 

      T 😺(Dropbox Community Manager) 

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