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HE A.'s avatar
HE A.
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

How can I restrict token use to a certain domain or IP address?

I'm using an access token to make calls to a single account. How can I restrict that token, so that Dropbox only accepts API calls from a certain domain or IP address?

We keep our tokens safe, but it would be good to restrict access in case the token gets stolen. This seems like a common API structure to help manage security, but I can't find the setting in Dropbox.

Thanks,

John

5 Replies

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    10 years ago

    Hi John, the Dropbox API doesn't offer this, but I'll be sure to pass this along as a feature request. 

  • SandroRibeiro's avatar
    SandroRibeiro
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    I have that same need. I will handle very sensitive information and one of the business requirements is the restriction by IP. The implementation of this feature would certainly make me choose Dropbox.

  • Lansend's avatar
    Lansend
    New member | Level 2
    4 years ago

    This question was first asked in 2016 , and then 2020. I too now have a similar requirement. Client wants to restrict drop box access to business account to just the corporate network. In other words user cannot access from home or other location.

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    4 years ago

    Lansend I don't have any news on this request, but thanks for the note! 

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