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Laurie D.3
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

"Couldn't contact Dropbox servers" error message

When I try to share a folder via the Dropbox iPhone app, I get a "Couldn't Share Folder" error message that states, "No internet connection or couldn't contact Dropbox servers." However, there is no...
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Laurie D.3's avatar
Laurie D.3
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

The issue resolved on its own for me. On the day I posted this issue to the forum, none of my files were visible for me on Dropbox, regardless of the device used to access Dropbox. I tried accessing my files on Dropbox via a Dell PC, an iPad, and an iPhone, but all of my folders/files were gone. However, when I tried accessing the files a few days later, the files were there. I have not had any further issues.

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