How to find devices linked to your personal Dropbox account

Dropbox displays all devices currently linked to your account, helping you spot unwanted connections. For example, this feature helps identify a lost phone or an account being used by someone else. Knowing which devices connect to your Dropbox account protects your personal files.

Dropbox remembers each new computer, phone, or tablet you sign into. Dropbox creates a record for that specific device. You can easily check this device list anytime through your Dropbox settings.

You can investigate and remove any smartphone you don’t recognize from your Dropbox account. This article shows you exactly how to find the list of all devices linked to your Dropbox account.

Log In to See Device Details

Your Dropbox account’s linked devices appear on the Dropbox website. After you sign in with your email and password, click your profile picture in the bottom-left corner and choose ‘Settings’ from the pop-up menu. This settings area shows all your connected devices.

1. Open your web browser and go to dropbox.com.
2. Enter your email address and password to sign in.

   

3. Look for your profile picture or initials in the bottom-left corner of the screen and click on it.
4. A menu will appear. Select ‘Settings’ from the menu.

   

5. In your settings, click on the ‘Security’ tab.

Find the IP Address

The security section of your Dropbox settings displays all devices that have used your account. To find the IP address for a specific device, look for the information icon next to the device’s name. Hover your mouse over this icon, and a small box will appear, showing the last known IP address for that device. This IP address helps identify the device’s location.

Knowing the IP address is a key first step. It gives you important information to decide if you need to take more action to secure your account.

References:

https://help.dropbox.com/security/unknown-device-linked

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