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David D.18
Explorer | Level 3
7 years ago

DROPBOX: (7) Failed to connect to api.dropboxapi.com port 443: Connection refused

I am trying to connect a wordpress back up plugin -- BackWPup to dropbox. I have several webhosts and  it has not been a problem. However on a recent attempt to authorize the application it was rejec...
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David D.18's avatar
David D.18
Explorer | Level 3
7 years ago

Thank you.  I will forward the tracert request to the webhost. 

Update: I heard back from the backWPup plugin developer with this response:

hmm, so in this case, you have to contact Dropbox support and ask them why they blocked your IP.
Sorry but that all I can help you now 
For now, I would suggest you use another backup destination like FTP, AWS S3 or Google Drive(pro version)

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Greg-DB
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7 years ago

Thanks! We'll follow up on your ticket.

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