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How to manage multiple Dropbox accounts on the same computer
I am having no end of trouble trying to figure out the best way to coordinate between different email addresses. I have clients who add me to their dropbox using my current work email, that is not connecting to my personal login. I know of the "link" option, but when I go to it in my settings I get a 404 error. Then, I have a third dropbox connected with my former work--the employer removed all sensitive files but I still need to have access to items that other people shared with me via that email address, and I am authorized to access the account. I use dropbox for everything and had migrated my desktop to the cloud, but now when I changed jobs everything is broken. Is there any way to not have to be constantly logging in and out of multiple accounts--especially when I have it set to auto-sync my desktop with all current-working files, it gets very confused when I have to switch accounts. Help!
nsmart wrote:
I have several dropbox accounts. ... I cannot figure out how to download and access the other two accounts on my new computer.
If you have a Dropbox Business account, you're able to link a Business account with one personal account and then sync them both to your computer. Otherwise, it's only possible to sync one account to your computer. You can use the Dropbox website to access the other accounts.
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Good morning all. I just started a new job and when I try to log in to their dropbox, I am always rerouted to my personal one which is at capacity. I need to be able to access spreadsheets on my work dropbox. Is anyone familiar with this issue?
- Mark
Super User II
Unless the account you are accessing is a paid for business account you can only have 1 Dropbox account on a device at a time. If it is you can link them together 🙂
So, if it isnt, you either need to remove your personal one or just use the website to access your work one.
I have my own Dropbox for my design business, but a client wants me to work on their files directly in THEIR Dropbox. I'd like to do so through my Mac's Finder, but I can't figure out how to get the client's Dropbox folder to appear in Finder in addition to my own Dropbox folder. Is it possible to have 2 (or more) Dropbox folders appear in Finder?
- Rich
tobindesign1 wrote:
Is it possible to have 2 (or more) Dropbox folders appear in Finder?
You can only have two Dropbox accounts appear on your computer if one of those accounts is a Business account, and you then link the accounts together. Otherwise it's not possible to sync two accounts at the same time.
Thanks much Rich.
I succeeded in linking - there was one final hoop to jump through involving cutting and pasting a Dropbox generated code to allow the linking of the accounts. I appreciate your help!I have a personal account and I would like to synch our company account to my Dropbox desktop for backup purposes. is it possible?
- Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi DTPM, how are you today?
I merged your post under this thread, since others had expressed the same inquiry, and I want to keep everything at the same place.
At the moment, you can have one Business account and one individual linked to your Dropbox app, as Hannah mentioned here.
All you'd need to do is pair the accounts together.
I hope this helps!
- Graham
Community Manager
Hi DTPM,
I hope you are well today. I see you have asked about linking a personal Dropbox account with a company's Dropbox account. Provided the company's account you are linking to is on a Dropbox Business plan, linking your personal account is a pretty simple process and can be done by following the link my colleague has previously shared with you. I just wanted to follow up with you today to see if you had managed to get your account linked, or if you were still in need of some assistance?
Thanks again, and have a great day!
Graham
Dear community
I'd like to know if I've joined the Dropbox Team already and if I need to join another Dropbox team circle.
it's possible to join 2 Dropbox circles at the same time and same device or not? and it's will it affect to payment of each circle or not?
I intend on Dropbox team- Hannah
Hey KIM APICHA, thanks for reaching out to us.
I moved your post to a thread with info relevant to your question.
You can take a look at this reply here, but if you have more questions, let us know.
