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Can't access email to get 6-digit code
I can login successfully, but needs me to check 6-digit code in email.
Before immigration, login dropbox never needs me to check 6-digit code in email.
After immigration, it needs me to check 6-digit code in email. (same computer)
My email account was disabled (long time no use and I forgot the password), I can't login to my email to check the 6-digit code.
I only want to login Dropbox without check email 6-digit code, so what can I do?
Thanks
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- Rich
Super User II
erika-c wrote:
I can’t login anymore because my e-mail was deleted (but I perfectly remember my login), so I can’t receive the 6 digit code.
Unfortunately, if you're being sent a one-time security code and you no longer have access to the email registered with Dropbox, there's no way to access the account without having another device already signed in to the account to receive the code.
Your best option is to contact your mail provider and see if they can restore your email account so you can receive the one-time security code.
I THINK THAT IN THE LATEST UPDATE, SOME OFF MY FILES WHER LOST; MY DROP BOX IS IN AND OLD E MAIL, QHICH I DONT HAVE ACCESS ANY MORE, SO I CANT GET INTO MY ACC TO SEE WHAT HAPPEN, NEED TO CHANCGE MY E MAIL FOR THE NEW ONE...
Hello, I have an old Dropbox account that is tied to an old school email that unfortunately is no longer active. That specific account has sentimental videos that I would like to obtain. However, upon entering the email address and password it is asking for a 6 digit verification code that I am not able to access. Please help!
- Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Hi ejayamey, welcome to our Community!
The 6 digit security code is used when you access the Dropbox account from a different location for security purposes, so without access to the email, things might be a little tough.
Do you have any old, connected devices that would help you see the files in the account?
If I were you, I'd also try to contact the email service provider and see if they can reactivate the address -even temporarily- so you can receive the security code.
I hope this clarifies!
- Unfortunately I don't have any old connected devices.
I have tried re-enrolling to see if that will somehow reactivate the old email address & I will be able to access it but I am not entirely sure that will work.
If the latter does not work, is there no way around being able to access it? I know the email address & password, I just didn't realize I never transferred my personal files from that dropbox. - Mark
ejayamey wrote:
If the latter does not work, is there no way around being able to access it? I know the email address & password, I just didn't realize I never transferred my personal files from that dropbox.Without access to the connected email it isn't possible to regain access to an account.
The other thing to just be aware of is that if you have not accessed it within 12 months Dropbox automatically removed accounts for inactivity.
- Oh no, that really made my stomach drop. I hope that will not be the case.
- Nancy
Hey ejayamey. In this case, we can open a support ticket for you, and have a member of our team look into this further.
They may be able to do something more on their end.
Can we reach out to you to this email address or is it the one that you can no longer access?
- I would appreciate any and all help! Thank you. You can reach out to me on this email.
