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How To Enable Dropbox Two Step Verification

By Brian Burgess

Updated March 4, 2024

Adding two step verificatio to Dropbox adds an important extra layer of security to your account and data. Here’s how to set it up today.

Ensuring your data stored in the cloud-based file storage and sharing services like Dropbox is vital. Passwords alone are simply not enough. Luckily, you can add a second layer of authentication to your account by enabling two-step verification (2SV).

Whether it’s 2fa or 2SV, you will want to enable it on your online accounts to secure your online life. So, in this guide, we’ll show you how to enable 2SV on Dropbox to ensure your files remain private and secure.

How to Enable Two Step Verification on Dropbox

Enabling two step verification on Dropbox is straightforward using the following steps.

1. Launch a browser on your computer and sign into your Dropbox account.
2. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings from the menu.
3. Under the Personal account section click the Security tab.
4. Scroll down the page and toggle on the Two-step verification switch.
5. Tap the Get started button when the Enable two-step verification message appears.
6. Type in your Dropbox password to continue.
7. Once you enter the password, select how you want to get your security codes. You can choose to get them via text or use an authenticator app like Google or Microsoft Authenticator – tap Next.
8. If you choose an authenticator app, you’ll need to scan the QR Code on the screen or enter your phone number for text message authentication.
9. Whichever method you choose, you will need to enter the authentication code to complete the process and click Next.
10. Once it’s set up, it’s recommended to write down or print out the backup security codes and store them in a secure location. They are one-time backup codes you can use if you don’t have access to your phone.
11. Once you complete the steps, a verification message will appear letting you know 2SV is enabled and you’ll need to enter the second factor when signing into Dropbox. Click Next.

Change Your Preferred 2SV Method for Dropbox

If you want to change your preferred 2SV method, you can use the following steps. For example, you may want to change it from text codes to an authenticator app like Authy or vice versa.

1. Sign into your Dropbox account and open Settings.
2. Scroll down to the Two-step verification section and click the Edit button next to Preferred method.
3. Type your Dropbox password and click Next.
4. Choose the 2SV method you want to use and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up.

Securing Your Dropbox Data with Two Step Verification

You have a lot of important and valuable files and folders in your Dropbox account. You will want to add the second factor of authentication to sign in and access it.