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fstoolcorp
3 years agoHelpful | Level 6
Your plan and billing information are managed externally
I am trying to subscribe to a plan, and I get this message instead of being able to sign up:
Your plan and billing information are managed externally
Hey everyone.
Even though this issue should be resolved, please try upgrading again through a different browser or a private browsing window.
If the issue persists, please let us know.
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- Megan3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey everyone!
If you're still having the same issue, reply back to let me know and I'll open a ticket number on my end for you.
Thanks!
- Jerram3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Hi Megan, nothing has changed, still unable to simply pay for Dropbox and get my files are syncing. It's a bit of a nightmare really. Please open a ticket and help me get my account working again.
Dropbox upgrade:
Apple subscription:
Apple upgrade:
- baileyhoward24003 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Still having the issue can't upgrade, but also cannot upload anything new to any of the folders that have been shared with me.
- RBV3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Hi Megan, thanks for offering to help. Nothing has changed on my end and it's already affecting my work. Quick help would be appreciated.
- jetlee3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I somehow have more files than the space that i have. My files cannot therefore synchronize and i can't uppload any other files. I tried to buy more space, but i get the message that" payment should be handled externally" not from inside the account. I tried with apple pay, but i stil get the same message in my account. Apple account is charged but i see no upgrade
- Nancy3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey everyone!
Jerram and baileyhoward2400, I’ve opened tickets for each one of you, so that we can investigate this further. Please reply back to me, when you have some free time.
RBV, I can see that you already have a ticket open with our support team, and it’s being handled by one of our advanced agents. When possible, please try their suggestion and let them know if the issue gets resolved in the same email thread.
- baileyhoward24003 years agoExplorer | Level 3
this is me replying
- Walter3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey jetlee, sorry to hear you're having issues with this.
Would it be OK if I reach out via email to have a further look internally?
- jetlee3 years agoExplorer | Level 3
It's ok. You can reach me by mail
- Hannah3 years ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hey jetlee! I just sent you an email, so make sure you get back to me, when you get a moment.
Thanks!
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