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JaneS1997
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Email address changed and I can't get access to get 6 digit code
I have two accounts the one I am logged into right now and another account. I cannot log into my other account because the email has been changed and the email associated with that account in no longer active. When I try to login I have the right username and password but it prompts me to enter the 6 digit code to login and the 6 digit code is being sent to my email that is no longer active. So I cannot login. I have several folders in there that I hoped to be able to bring into this account.
- RichSuper User II
JaneS1997 wrote:
I cannot log into my other account because the email has been changed and the email associated with that account in no longer active.
If you don't already have an active device signed in to that account, then you'll need access to the email address associated with it in order to sign in. Your best option will likely be to contact the email provider and see if you can get the email address restored, even if it's just temporary, so you can receive the verification code.
- NancyDropbox Staff
Hi from me too, JaneS1997!
If you get in touch with your email provider, and you’re still unable to resolve this, feel free to open a ticket/email with our support team, so that they can look into this, as well.
You can always reach out to them via this page. In case you end up opening a ticket, please make sure to post your ticket number here, as well.
- JaneS1997Explorer | Level 3
Thank you. That's the problem, I can't get in touch with the old email provider for assistance. And I can't put in a support ticket under the Basic plan, so it looks like I'll have to upgrade just to ask a question unless you have some other advice.
- JaneS1997Explorer | Level 3
Thank you. Unfortunately, I can't contact the former email provider. That's the problem.
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