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Password reset without access to verification device
We had an individual leave our company and do not have the password or emergency backup code for the account. I expect this was not a business account but don't know how to tell. I have asked to res...
DanielleHR without access to the security codes there is no way at all to get access to it - ultimately that is the whole point of 2FA (to stop people without access to the device getting access). There may have been work arounds if it was a paid for business account at the time but that wont work now retroactively.
If it is working as a text message maybe popping the SIM in another device would work?
You are almost certainly going to need to get access another way, or, initiate your backup and security policy to get the files back from central locations.
Hey Megan, we don't have the code. We do have the device the authentication is supposed to got to, but we don't have the password for that either and are locked out. They may have to wipe out everything on it to get access to it. If they do that will it still work for authentication? Is there anyway we can petition DropBox to unlock the account? It contains our HR files...😣
Thanks for your help.
Mark
Super User II
Super User IIDanielleHR without access to the security codes there is no way at all to get access to it - ultimately that is the whole point of 2FA (to stop people without access to the device getting access). There may have been work arounds if it was a paid for business account at the time but that wont work now retroactively.
If it is working as a text message maybe popping the SIM in another device would work?
You are almost certainly going to need to get access another way, or, initiate your backup and security policy to get the files back from central locations.
