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Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Dropbox

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Dropbox

To enhance the security of your Dropbox account, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a must. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up 2FA using the Authenticator App.

Step By Step Guide

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STEP 01

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

For iOS: Visit the App Store and search for "Authenticator App" Download and install the app.

For Android: Head to the Google Play Store, search for "Authenticator App" and install it.

Download App

Download App

Download App

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STEP 02

Log in to your Dropbox account

Log in to your Dropbox account

When logged into your Dropbox account,Click on your account icon at the top right corner of the screen.Then, from the dropdown menu, Click on settings.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Under the security section, click on the toggle switch to turn on Two-Step Verification.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 04

Enable Two-step Verification

Enable Two-step Verification

Click on “Get Started” and select "Use a mobile app" and press on "Next". On the Next screen, enter your dropbox account password for verification and Tap on next. On the next Screen go for "Use a mobile app" and click on next.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 05

QR Code

QR Code

A popup window will appear you to scan the QR code with authenticator app. Keep this window open as you reach for your phone. Open the Authenticator app, and at the bottom of the screen, tap the plus(+) button and hold your device up to the computer to scan the QR code.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 06

Two-Factor Authentication code (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication code (2FA)

After successfully scanning the QR code, Authenticator app will automatically choose the dropbox logo and autofill the account name and secret key. If you want, you can change the icon or the account name. Press on Done when ready.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 07

Verify your code

Verify your code

Copy the numerical code provided from Authenticator app, confirm it on the Dropbox website, and then click Next. Note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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STEP 08

You're all set.

You're all set.

you can use a phone number for the backup option or skip this action, when done press next.

Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage
Dropbox 2FA setup guide for secure file storage

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