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Keyonkk
Helpful | Level 5
4 years ago
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I can't access my email in order to get the 6-digit security code. What can I do?

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 chec...
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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    3 years ago

    Paddy123, is there any chance you have any devices that are still linked to that Dropbox account (via a desktop/mobile app)? 

     

    If yes, please check their notifications as the one-time code may be there.

     

    Let me know how that goes.

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Paddy123
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

I signed up to drop box over 10 years ago using a certain email address. That internet service provider no longer exists but I still know my old password. When I tried logging in using my old email and password it said it sent a link to the old email address to reactivate my account.
Obviously I can't open this email to reactivate the account.
I have a basic account.

How do I access my old account or is it gone forever.

*There is no way to access old email. Company no longer in existence*

    • Paddy123's avatar
      Paddy123
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago
      @ Rich This doesn't quite solve my issue.
      From the link you supplied;

      ''I know my Dropbox password but don’t have access to my email address
      If you know your Dropbox password but don’t have access to the associated email address, log in to Dropbox then immediately change your email address''

      The problem is when I try to log in, it sends a 6 digits code to my old email address which I don't have access to.

      Thanks for the reply though.
      • Nancy's avatar
        Nancy
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        3 years ago

        Paddy123, is there any chance you have any devices that are still linked to that Dropbox account (via a desktop/mobile app)? 

         

        If yes, please check their notifications as the one-time code may be there.

         

        Let me know how that goes.

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    3 years ago

    Paddy123, sorry to jump in here, but when saying that you’re being sent a link to reactivate your Dropbox account, do you mean that a 6-digit code is being sent to your old email address? 

     

    If yes, then we can open a ticket for you instead, and forward it over here.

    • Paddy123's avatar
      Paddy123
      Explorer | Level 4
      3 years ago
      @Nancy That is correct. When I try to log in using my old email address, it says.

      '' welcome back, we sent a code to (old email address) and any devices you've linked to this account. Enter the code to continue. (6 digits)''

      What should I do?

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