How to enable 2FA for your Dropbox account
Updated June 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Dropbox account using Authenticator App. With 2FA enabled, signing in requires both your password and a temporary verification code — keeping your account safe even if your password is stolen.
Download Authenticator App
First, download the Authenticator ℠ App on your Apple device. Click the button below or scan the QR code with your iPhone camera.
Get the Authenticator ℠ App
Scan the QR codes from Dropbox and generate secure one-time codes.
Open your account menu and go to Settings
Sign in to dropbox.com in a web browser. Click your account icon (your profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner, then choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
Turn on Two-step verification under Security
Open the Security tab and find the Two-step verification section. Click the toggle to switch it on, then re-enter your password and click Submit when prompted.
Click Get started
Dropbox opens a short setup wizard for two-step verification. Click Get started to continue.
Choose the authenticator app option
When asked how you want to receive your codes, select the mobile authenticator app option (shown as Use a mobile app), then click Next.
View the QR code
Dropbox displays a QR code (along with a secret key) in a pop-up window. Leave this window open on your computer while you reach for your phone.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
Open the Authenticator App on your iPhone, tap the + button at the bottom of the screen, and point your phone at the screen to scan the QR code shown by Dropbox. If you can't scan it, use the manual option and enter the secret key from Dropbox instead.
Save the Dropbox entry in the app
After scanning, the Authenticator App fills in the Dropbox logo, account name, and secret key automatically. Adjust the icon or name if you like, then tap Save to add the account.
Enter the 6-digit verification code
Read the 6-digit code that your Authenticator App now shows for Dropbox and type it into Dropbox, then click Next. The code refreshes every 30 seconds, so enter the current one promptly.
Add a backup phone (optional)
You can add a secondary phone number to receive text-message codes as a backup, or skip this step. Click Next when you're done.
Save your recovery codes
Dropbox generates a set of 10 one-time backup codes. Save them somewhere safe (each works only once if you lose access to your authenticator app), then click Next.
Finish setup
Two-step verification is now enabled on your Dropbox account. From now on, you'll enter a code from your Authenticator App when you sign in.
Backup & recovery
When you enable 2-factor authentication, Dropbox generates 10 backup (recovery) codes. Each is an eight-digit code that can be used once to sign in if you lose access to your authenticator app. Save them somewhere safe. Turning 2-factor authentication on or off resets these emergency backup codes, so you must save the new set after any such change. You can also add a backup phone number to receive codes by text.
That's it — your Dropbox account is now protected with two-factor authentication. If you have any issues during setup, visit the official Dropbox help page. Stay safe!
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