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RosalbaGaia's avatar
RosalbaGaia
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Can't login to the Dropbox desktop app, security code is wrong

Hi there, just installed Dropbox Desktop app on my Mac with Mac OS 11.7.8 BigSur, once launched it asks for username and password (Passed) the ask for a security code I receive via email but each time I try to use it the app answer it is wrong: what can I do?

Please note I can login without problems via web...

Thanks a lot

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hi RosalbaGaia,  sorry to hear you're having issues with this.

     

    Can you please send us a screenshot of the error you're getting after entering the security code in the app?

     

    If you happen to be running an antivirus or firewall on your computer, you can also try disabling them temporarily.

     

    In any case, please keep us posted. 

    • godiavatar's avatar
      godiavatar
      New member | Level 2

      I have same problem and can't login on my mac.

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hi godiavatar, do you have any proxy, VPN, firewall, security software, or even ISP/router settings that could be restricting traffic to the following Dropbox domains?

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