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642 TopicsDropbox silently enabled the setting to automatically upload my PC photos.
I've had the occasion to do a fresh install of dropbox on a couple of windows PCs recently, and both times I've discovered after the fact that the default windows autoplay setting was changed to enable silent uploading of files to Dropbox's photos folder. This setting had previously been set to simply open the volume in file explorer. This is appalling from a privacy standpoint. No, no pictures of my kids, or (to avert sniggers) compromising pictures of me, or my partner, or any other images I absolutely don't want online were uploaded. They certainly could have been though, if I didn't just happen to realise the setting was changed when I used a usb stick after installing dropbox. Whoever thought this default was a good idea needs to consider whether it really was worth the risk of compromising users' privacy. It should not be a default setting. It's outrageous it's a silent default setting. If it was an option stated in the dropbox install that I missed, it was nowhere near obvious enough - and still shouldn't be a default. Rant over.48Views0likes2CommentsI can't sign into my Dropbox account because I do not have access to my email
(Free plan) (I do not have access to my email and it says my password is invalid when it is not invalid because I tried to sign in last week and it was the right password. Not I cant even reset my password because I dont have access to my email.) I Need to get into my account because years and years of my childhood memories are in there and I been with Dropbox for over 10 years. Please someone help me! Google will not give me back my email account so there is no chance of recovering my email. I have tried to sign in on all the devices I know and still nothing.64Views0likes4Comments6-digit security code authentication loop on Samsung S8 browser
On Sambung S8 phone, Samsung browser, tried to log in to Dropbox free, basic account using email address & password. Two factor authentication sent me email with 6 digit authentication code. Opened gmail to get code, memorized code, then returned to Samsung browser to enter the code. When I clicked on browser, it cleared current page, returning me to log-in page to re-enter email address & password, as if cache memory had been cleared at app swapping from browser-Gmail-Browser. I cleared all cache files, background apps, tried to login again, but got the same problem. With the restarted login, the prior 6 digit code is no longer valid, so I am in a doom loop forever, and can never access dropbox through my phone while 2 Factor Authenication is on.32Views0likes1CommentI can't log in to the Dropbox app through my new Android phone
I just upgraded my Android phone and I can't access the files in the app. I have a premium account and I went through and unlinked past devices but I still can't access it. I've been logging using Google. I clicked on the email that I got that verify it was me trying to log in but I still can't access my account. No matter what I do, nothing is working. Can somebody hear help? Thank you115Views0likes4CommentsLost 2FA access and no backup codes or phone number - Am I going to lose my account of 12+ years?
Do you have access to the email linked to the account? Yes Are there any devices connected to your Dropbox account? None Question or Issue I tried to update my 2fa last year and apparently I did it wrong, now my new 2FA codes don't work for my dropbox account. I don't have any files synced with dropbox on any device so they're all in the cloud. I contacted support and was told that without 2FA, backup code or a backup phone number(I don't think I have a phone # linked to my account) that I will lose my account access. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I really would like to keep my dropbox account because I have files in there since my college days.Solved132Views0likes5CommentsDropbox is asking for a 6-digit code, but I don't see it in Hotmail.
This problem happened last year when I returned to the US. I lost access to Dropbox on my Macbook Air and iPhone,and I have my login email and password but Dropbox is just not forwarding the verification code to my hotmail account. Last summer, I had a similar problem and managed to get someone on the phone at Dropbox to help restore it. This is an older (not regularly used) account that I have valuable items stored in. The recovery questionnaire apparently wanted ALL the questions answered correctly. My real name is on the account. I know I can name plenty of files that are inside the Dropbox account. I have my passport and ID, and there are photos of myself in that Dropbox account (which match my ID). If I can speak again by phone with someone, I should be able to regain access. I can pay for one of the services if that is a barrier. I just really want to regain access. (I also want to finally turn off 2-step verification once and for all. I thought I'd done that last summer but here it is blocking me again. Hotmail seems to not like verification codes. This happened now because I bought a new iPhone recently and all my saved passwords failed to port over to the new phone. Device iphone 16 plus, Macbook AirP126Views0likes6CommentsHow can I find the data export feature based on GDPR compliance?
Hi, I'm failing to find the data export feature that should exist under GDPR compliance. "Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Individuals have the right to receive their personal data from a controller to transfer it to another. This applies to data provided based on consent or contract, processed by automated means." I need to export all my data so I can then proceed with account deletion. Any ideas? Best regards, Eduardo54Views0likes1CommentNot getting 6 digit code to set up Dropbox on new iPad
Application Affected Dropbox Device iPad Pro Operating System/Browser (if using the web) iPad OS 26.3 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) trying to set it up on this iPad, I have it on my other devices (all apple) Question or Issue In trying to set up Dropbox on this iPad, it says to log in and then it will email my primary email a 6 digit code. I am not getting the coded and I am getting other emails from Dropbox89Views0likes4Comments