Can I log in to Dropbox without access to my email address?

I know my Dropbox password but don’t have access to my email address

If you know your Dropbox password but don’t have access to the associated email, log in to Dropbox then immediately change your email address.

My password has expired but I’m logged in on the Dropbox desktop or mobile app

If your password has expired, you may be able to update your login details if you’re still logged in on a computer or mobile device. You’ll be notified that your password has expired by email.

To update your email from a connected device:

1. On the email recovery page, click I can’t recover my account using this page.
2. When asked Have you lost access to your email?, click Yes.
3. When asked Do you have a computer or mobile device linked to Dropbox?, click Yes.
4. Click Send notifications.
5. On the Dropbox desktop or mobile app, click or tap Yes when you receive the Dropbox notification.
6. From your account settings, update the email address to the one you currently own and can access.  
7. You'll receive a password reset email at the new address—follow the instructions to set up a new password.

Once you’ve reset your password, you can log in to your Dropbox account with your updated email.

I don’t have access to Dropbox on the desktop or mobile app

If you’re not logged in your Dropbox account on the Dropbox desktop or mobile app and can’t access the email tied to your account, contact us. You’ll need to complete a security questionnaire to help verify your identity.

If your case is eligible, it may be possible to:

• Defer sending security codes to your old email
• Extend the time before your password expires

This gives you more time to complete the steps needed to recover your account.

I don’t know my Dropbox password and don’t have access to my email address

If you don’t remember your Dropbox password and can’t access the associated email address, contact your email service provider (ESP) to try to regain access to your email account. You could also create a new Dropbox account with a different email address.

Only your ESP can help you regain access to your email account. Dropbox is not an ESP, and can’t contact ESPs on your behalf. Use the links below to contact the following ESPs:

• Gmail
• Outlook
• Proton Mail
• AOL Mail
• Yahoo! Mail
• Zoho
• iCloud Mail
• AT&T Mail
• Xfinity Email

If your ESP can help you regain access to your email account, reset your Dropbox password then update your email address.

My Dropbox account is registered to an email address provided by a former workplace

If your Dropbox account is registered to an email address provided by a former workplace, you may no longer have access to your emails. To receive the security code needed to log in to your Dropbox account, you will need to contact your former employer for assistance.

I still can't access my email account after following these steps

If you still can’t access your email account, you won’t be able to reset your password or log in to your Dropbox account. This security measure helps us protect your account from unauthorized access. For security reasons, we can’t change the email address on your account for you.

This may mean you can’t access your existing Dropbox account. However, you can still create a new Dropbox account with a different email address.