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Andrew1983's avatar
Andrew1983
New member | Level 2
5 years ago

Can I reset my password without access to the email as I forgot it?

i have forgotten my password and no longer have access to my email, how can i reset my password and change my email?

  • ChriGenoa's avatar
    ChriGenoa
    New member | Level 2

    Hi, 

    I have a problem with resetting the password for the dropbox account created with the email address<<removed>>.
    This email address no longer exists, but it has become an alias of the<<removed>> email address. When I request the password reset link to be sent to <<removed>>, I do not receive the email. I also tried to put the email address<<removed>>, but I don't receive the email anyway. Can you please help me?

    Thank you

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II

      Are you still able to receive emails to the old address? If not I'm afraid you cannot recover it

      • ChriGenoa's avatar
        ChriGenoa
        New member | Level 2

        Yes, I get all the emails sent to the old address, but not the dropbox password reset email. I also had the technicians of the company where I work check that they have not been blocked by the spam filter. They told me there are no dropbox emails. How can I have the password reset in any other way?

         

        Thanks

  • KR777's avatar
    KR777
    New member | Level 2

    Hi. I need access to my old DROPBOX accounts that don't have active email addresses anymore. The passwords have expired

  • sonyatoulson123's avatar
    sonyatoulson123
    New member | Level 2

    Please help me. I'm still logging in my account with app and desktop. But I can't remember the password that I used to have. Unfortunately, the email that I combined with this account was deleted permanently. So I can't sign in to get the link reset password. How can I reset password without email?
    P.s: I've combined personal account and work account

  • Spooncer's avatar
    Spooncer
    New member | Level 2

    Hi I have two Dropbox free accounts. This one and one with an email address that is defunct and I have forgotten the password. 
    is there a way to access it? Thanks

  • alex lang's avatar
    alex lang
    New member | Level 2

    Hi, 

    I have a problem with login (email) change.

     

    My old email is not working any more and I don't have an access to this account. I want to switch to new email but system requires old password I can't remember any more. To reset the password I have to use old email (not working any more). 

     

    I'm logged in to Dropbox and I want to change login email and password for new ones due to safety reasons. 

     

    Anyone has a clue how to solve it? 

     

    Thank you in advance for any hints.

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

      Hey alex lang, I hope you're doing well!

      I moved your post here, where other users have expressed a similar concern. 

      If you don't have access to your email address, you can update both your password and email on a device you’re already signed into. 

      Also, can you take a look Walter's first post? He shone some light on this.

      Thank you!

  • hminh0930's avatar
    hminh0930
    New member | Level 2
    My account has been hacked and they changed my password. I am still able access my account through google log in but cannot change my password. Ive tried the 'forgot my password' thing but I am not getting the email to reset password. Can someone help me?
    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

      Hi hminh0930, sorry to hear about that! 

       

      I've merged you into the current thread, since it echoes what others have also expressed about this. 

       

      Have a look at the troubleshooting steps that have been provided, and let me know if you have any questions. 

       

      Cheers!

  • Alek1623's avatar
    Alek1623
    New member | Level 2

    Deleted the email to my old account, forgot password how do I bypass this?

      • Alek1623's avatar
        Alek1623
        New member | Level 2
        I should reiterate I know the username and password but it sends a code to the old deleted email I’m assuming the issue is still the same

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