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MattBozz
12 months agoExplorer | Level 3
There is 2FA on a work account now, so I can't access it or my files
Good Morning,
I have another dropbox, in the email address/phone number of my previous job. It has personal files in there that I need to access. Without my permission, 2-step authentication has b...
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
12 months agoHi MattBozz, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Just for clarification, are you certain that this is the normal 2FA, which requires a mobile phone or authentication app, or are you referring to a 6 digit code (which is sent to that email) which you need in order to login to that account?
Is this Dropbox account part of a Dropbox team, or is it just using a work email address?
This will help me to assist further!
- MattBozz12 months agoExplorer | Level 3
It is the 6 digit code that I am referring to. It is a personal account, I was just using my work email at the time for ease.
- Jay12 months ago
Dropbox Community Moderator
Thanks for the clarification. I’d recommend getting in contact with our support team directly to look into this matter in more detail.
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