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mattba's avatar
mattba
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
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Can't access email associated with my account

The email associated with one of my accounts was disabled. So when I try to sign in to the account and Dropbox sends a 6-digit code to that email address, I can't get it. Therefore, I can't get into my account.

  • Hi AnnePalmer1 & gretD, let's jump right into this!

     

    Have you tried to contact Dropbox Support directly for this?

     

    You can visit the Support page while you're not signed in to a Dropbox account, including these forums, and you'll see an option for Billing issues. It's best to use an Incognito or Private browsing session to make sure you're not signed in.

     

    Once you do, feel free to send me the ticket number reference, in order for me to locate it on my end.

     

    Let me know more! 

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  • anonymous1231's avatar
    anonymous1231
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    I am having the same problem.  I need to login to my account but no longer have access to the email to retrieve the code.  Is there anyway around this?  

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hi anonymous1231, could you try the steps in the previous post by Megan to contact the support team for them to assist further on this matter?

  • sndeall's avatar
    sndeall
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Hi there, I have a similar problem,

    The email linked to the account is closed as it was a work email I no longer have access to - I can not access my dropbox as I cannot access due to needing the 6 figure code. Is there a way around this?

    I have 2 accounts, one which was a basic account and that I can access but most of my files are in my upgraded account which I no longer have access to.  Can you help?

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hey sndeall, I'm afraid that without access to the email address, there's not much that can be done, but have you tried reaching out to our support team?

     

    I'd suggest opening a private browsing/Incognito window and going to this page.

     

    From there, you can submit a help request to our team and once you have the ticket number, please send it along here as well.

  • Agath malde's avatar
    Agath malde
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    2 years ago

    Agath malde wrote:

    Please help me may dropbox account Recavary without old email address


    You can try contacting Support, but without access to the email account, it's unlikely that you can gain access to the Dropbox account. You need to maintain an active email address on your account so you can receive password resets and one-time security codes used during sign in.

     


    To contact Support, visit the Support page while you're NOT signed in to a Dropbox account, including these forums, and you'll see an option for sign in issues. It's best to use an Incognito or Private browsing session to make sure you're not signed in.

     

  • JesperFiltenborg's avatar
    JesperFiltenborg
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    I do not have access to the email to the dropbox account that is being charged every month, and I wish to cancel the account as it it no longer being used. I tried to contact support and due to my subscription status I can only access support community and that led me here, so how can I cancel my account and what is required that is what I need to know please

     

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    2 years ago

    JesperFiltenborg wrote:

    I do not have access to the email to the dropbox account that is being charged every month, and I wish to cancel the account ... I can only access support community ...


    You'll need to contact Dropbox Support directly. Visit the Support page while you're NOT signed in to a Dropbox account, including these forums, and you'll see an option for Billing issues. It's best to use an Incognito or Private browsing session to make sure you're not signed in.

     

  • JesperFiltenborg's avatar
    JesperFiltenborg
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

     not correct. I have followed your instructions to full extent, and as I do not have a 12 digit code from my bank I am trying to contact billing but end up having to log in or use the chat bot which only can answer predefined questions. So I am stuck, and again need your help. please .

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    2 years ago

    JesperFiltenborg, if the account was upgraded directly via our Dropbox website (and not Google Play/iTunes), we can log a ticket for you and further help via email.

    We can contact you at the email address you see here.

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