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Cris2u06's avatar
Cris2u06
New member | Level 2
8 months ago

I can't change my account's email. It says it is already taken?!?!

I am trying to update my email to a new email address but I keep getting an error stating that my new email is already in use.

When I try to use the new email to sign into an account I am then prompted to set up a new account using my new email.

How do I fix this?

8 Replies

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    8 months ago
    Cris2u06 wrote:

    When I try to use the new email to sign into an account I am then prompted to set up a new account using my new email.

    What happens if you try to reset the password using your new email?

  • Cris2u06's avatar
    Cris2u06
    New member | Level 2
    8 months ago

    This is what it says, but I never get an email.

    "If a Dropbox account exists for (new email), an e-mail will be sent with further instructions."

  • Cris2u06's avatar
    Cris2u06
    New member | Level 2
    8 months ago

    I have. I still haven't received an email.

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    8 months ago

    Hey Cris2u06, let's jump right into this!

    I think I'd like to investigate this internally if you don't mind. Can I send you an email to your Community-linked email address, in order for us to have a closer look into this?

    Keep me posted!

  • pipote's avatar
    pipote
    Explorer | Level 3
    7 months ago

    I'm having the exact same problem. I'm absolutely sure I didn't create a Dropbox account with the new email address, and I'm experiencing everything that Cris2u06 is experiencing. I'm absolutely sure because I use password managers and I have good memory.

  • pipote's avatar
    pipote
    Explorer | Level 3
    7 months ago

    Megan​ of course, I don't mind if you investigate my case. In fact, I'd be very grateful if you did, because it's causing me problems.

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