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nsns
10 months agoHelpful | Level 5
Anyone Else Unable To Upgrade?? Plus Horrible Customer Service
Hey All,
I got an error when I purchased my plan from the sales rep link and it has been a NIGHTMARE every since. I can't make ANY changes to my account and the plan is always wrong. I had business plus for 3 users, but was charged for 5 users... it took over a week to fix this and they had to refund the entire thing and have me repurchase a plan for 3 users. With the repurchase link it was just for the regular business plan with 3 users... for 2 weeks I have asked support why I dont have unlimited templates like I was sold on and all they said was "we will send your feedback to developers". I finally figured out the issue on my own was I just needed to upgrade to business plus again... I have tried to upgrade via my account through the upgrade option, through the plan option, through the billing option, and through a specific link provided by support and continually get the same error. I have contacted support 3 times. I was given instructions how to upgrade on my own and ticket closed (again... there is AN ERROR and I can't). It has been days with no support reply. I am literally losing business and trying to give dropbox more money and upgrade my plan. What a horrible experience. Any tips to just upgrade? It is a simple solution to my problem yet support either didn't know I should upgrade or is unable to help me upgrade! Help!!
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi nsns, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Are you still trying to upgrade? What is the current plan you're on?
Do you have the ticket ID from when you contacted the support team?
This will help me to assist further!
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
Thank you! Yes
Ticket #23616258: TEAMS: Please Upgrade Plan
Ticket #23623661: Dropbox Support Chat
Ticket #23616301: Dropbox Support Chat
Here are the 3 incredibly unhelpful support tickets. I just need to upgrade to plus! Use the card on file or send me an invoice.
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
Hi Jay.... any update? No response from any of the support tickets I gave you the numbers to? It has been five business days now....
- louiseinfranceNew member | Level 2
I am trying to upgrade to Essentials 30 day free trial because I want to test the recording capabilities on the new Capture app. But cannot seem to download the app correctly and the upgrade will not validate. Gets to 'validate transaction' but there is a blank box on the screen and nothing at my bank. Trying to get help is hopeless. Quick chat popped up, went through it all with him to be told to email customer support who replied that they do not give support! Gave me links to where I started this morning. Going round in circles.
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
Same. Literally trying to give this company money and support is useless. Literally no one can help me upgrade? Same process here THREE TIMES! Ridiculous!
- RogaaHelpful | Level 5Hi there, may i know what is the error message when you tried to upgrade? Thanks
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey louiseinfrance, sorry to hear about this.
Can you send us the ticket number for your communication with our support team, so we can investigate?
As for you, nsns, I'm sorry to hear about your experience.
From what I can see, you currently have a ticket that's been sent to our specialists.
I have raised the priority of your ticket and passed your comments along.
Anything you need to add, please add it to that ticket, and our colleague will get back to you with an update the soonest possible.
Thank you.
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
They responded with more hoops to jump through and it takes them 3 days to respond to anything. Literally just want to upgrade my account.
- Resources6New member | Level 2
I have same issue - a blank white box on the upgrade screen and keep sending me round in circles.
- annabrExplorer | Level 4
Me too! I paid for an upgrade, and I can see the purchase has been made on my bank account, but nothing's changed on my Dropbox account. Still says I need to upgrade and I recieved no email regarding the payment. Tried to solve the problem and find an email or anything to customer services but here I am, less money and nothing for it. Really disappointed!
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
Literally the worst company service of any company. Starting to wonder if it is a scam or something.
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
- annabrExplorer | Level 4I upgraded on the website.
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey nsns, we do apologize for the delay and we can see that you're already in contact with the specialized agent working on the case, so for any updates, make sure to check with them on the ticket.
And regarding your issue, annabr, would it be okay if we reached out to you via email as well, so we can investigate further?
- nsnsHelpful | Level 5
No one is handling the case thats what I am trying to say. It looks like this is happening to multiple people. I'm trying to get someone or anyone to handle the case and help me upgrade!!
- Johanna ZhangNew member | Level 2
same here! totally unacceptable!
I'm leaving dropbox!
And I suggest you leave as well.
- Walter
Dropbox Staff
Hey mynameissally - sorry to hear you're having issues with this.
Since this issue persists on several browsers and devices of yours, would it be OK if we sent you an email to have a further look internally?
- mynameissallyExplorer | Level 4
YES PLEASE!
- Megan
Dropbox Staff
Hey there mynameissally!
I just created a ticket on my end for you. I'll be happy to see you there, cheers!
- RogaaHelpful | Level 5
Hi there, may I know if you already tried using your Phone support option to contact Dropbox? You can go to your Admin Console, then go to Help, and then you see a Phone number field just input your phone number and request for a call. As long as you call during business hours they should be able to call you right away. Hope this helps.
- RogaaHelpful | Level 5Hi there. One reason why upgrading to a higher plan gives an error message is when the current payment method that is stored in your account is not updated ( could be that it is already time that the expiration date needs to be changed, etc). When you tried to upgrade to the Business-Plus, did it let go all the way to the checkout page where you just need to click on Purchase ? And afterwards you get that message that an error is taking place and to contact support? If yes, please check first if your payment method is updated then try again. If that doesnt work still, consider this second factor
2. Another reason for getting an error is when you linked your personal account with your business account and both of them are signed in for seamless switching. To find out if you have a personal account linked with your business account you click your Avatar ( person icon or name initials) on the top right corner of your screen and then click on Settings. Under Settings, choose General. Then on the 4th row going down, just under your work email you will see if your work account is linked with your personal account. You will know it if you see the button “unlink” on the right side. If yes, you unlink your personal accout first. Then proceed with the upgrade again. If it goes through, you can just go back and re-link your personal account by going to the same place—settings>general. Hope this helps
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