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Unstable
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9 months ago

My email was hacked, can I install the desktop app without a password?

Hi   My email account has been compromised and I'm concerned my associated Dropbox may have also been accessed. I'm fairly confident the hacker only had access to my emails and not all my passw...
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Jay
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9 months ago

Hi Unstable, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

There isn't an option for a Magic Link via email. However, if you have the Dropbox mobile app running on a device, you can use the 'Connect a computer' feature to install the app that way.

 

If you need any further assistance, please let me know!

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