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David Weisman's avatar
David Weisman
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I can't login without changing my password

When I try logging in, I get a message "We sent a code to blank@blank.com and any devices you’ve linked to this account. Enter the code to continue. I never get an email. When I try logging in and then click "lost password", I do get the email, change my password and can then login. I've tried both methods 6 or so times. Normal login never works, it doesn't matter what browser I use, so I've ended up resetting my password 6 or so times.

7 Replies

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

    Hi David Weisman, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Are you logging in on different browsers, locations, with incognito mode, or using a VPN by any chance?

     

    Could you try adding no-reply@dropbox.com to your contacts list to see if this helps?

     

    Keep me updated with any progress!

  • David Weisman's avatar
    David Weisman
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    i have tried this on Vivaldi, Firefox, Brave, Google Chrome and Safari. I do not use private mode, I do not use VPN.

    Since I get an email response 15 seconds later when I try "forgot password," I'm skeptical that changing my contacts will do anything, but I am willing to give it a try (btw, I check spam folders on both web and POP).

    So address book on... web email? pop client? dropbox? desktop contacts? somewhere else?

    I tried logging just now and then used "forgot password"

    Thanks,

    David

     

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    3 years ago

    Hey David! I hope you’re doing well and sorry for jumping in. 

     

    Just to clarify; did you add no-reply@dropbox.com to your email contacts, and you’re still unable to receive the 6-digit code?

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    3 years ago

    Hi David Weisman, I see! 

     

    Can I send you an email, in order for us to have a closer look into this? 

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    3 years ago

    Hi again, David!

     

    I just logged a ticket for you. When possible, please reply back to it, and we’ll check this further.

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