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Dark Vader
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
How can I change my plan from Dropbox Essentials to Family?
Hi,
I am on the essentials plan and would like to change to the family plan.
I do not see the option when I click on the upgrade plan inside Dropbox web portal.
How do I change the ...
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
2 years agoHi Dark Vader, can I send you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this?
Dark Vader
2 years agoExplorer | Level 4
Meganplease do.
- Megan2 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi Dark Vader, I just sent you an email, I'll see you there!
- jjkaye2 years agoNew member | Level 2What was the fix for this? My wife also already has the Essentials plan and I wanted to have her upgrade to family as well to add me but having the same issue as above?
- Catherinehllam2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Hi @Megan cpuld you email me as well i have the same problem. (can't switch from essential to family). Thanks!
- Mark2 years ago
Super User II
Catherinehllam wrote:
Hi @Megan cpuld you email me as well i have the same problem. (can't switch from essential to family). Thanks!
How are you currently paying Catherinehllam ?
- Catherinehllam2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Hi @Mark! With my credit card.
- Mark2 years ago
Super User II
Catherinehllam wrote:
Hi @Mark! With my credit card.
Direct on Dropbox website or via PayPal? AppStore or GooglePlay
- Catherinehllam2 years agoNew member | Level 2
I tested that as well and clicking the "Get Dropbox Family" link just takes you to the following page with the message "You're already on Dropbox Essentials" message at the top of the page.
- Mark2 years ago
Super User II
Catherinehllam you still havent answered my question....
- Catherinehllam2 years agoNew member | Level 2
Direct on Dropbox website
- Mark2 years ago
Super User II
Catherinehllam wrote:
Direct on Dropbox website
Send support a message via www.dropbox.com/support. There are certain combinations of accounts that cannot upgrade to Family direct (e.g. extended version history users) or those in some regions.
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