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bert's avatar
bert
New member | Level 2
8 years ago

how to link computer to existing dropbox account

For security reasons I've temporarily unlinked my computer from dropbox. Now I want to relink it but my computer is not shown in the list of devices in the security section of my dropbox account. So my files are not synced. Do I have to delete dropbox and install it all over again? Or is there a way to link my computer?
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  • bert's avatar
    bert
    8 years ago

    Hey @karinaa

     

    thanks for your answer. In the meantime i solved the problem. I just downloaded Dropbox and installed it again. Now my computer is relinked to my account. I presume Dropbox was removed or shut down after I dislinked my computer.

     

    Regards,

     

    Bert

  • Karina's avatar
    Karina
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    8 years ago
    Hey @bert :upside_down: !
     
    To relink your computer with your Dropbox account, all you need to do is sign back in to the desktop app with the same account / login credentials of your existing account. 
     
    Any additional information associated to relinking your device, and what happens with syncing :arrows_counterclockwise: when you sign back into your account, can be found → here ← 
     
    Hope this helps you out and let me know if you've got any further questions, I'll be happy to help. 

    Thanks, 
    Karina
    • bert's avatar
      bert
      New member | Level 2
      8 years ago

      Hey @karinaa

       

      thanks for your answer. In the meantime i solved the problem. I just downloaded Dropbox and installed it again. Now my computer is relinked to my account. I presume Dropbox was removed or shut down after I dislinked my computer.

       

      Regards,

       

      Bert

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