There aren’t any new features here except that these new software builds include support for signing-in through 2-step verification. Once 2-step authentication is enabled, go to and download the latest installers for Dropbox (available for Windows, Mac and Linux). Dropbox will also provide an emergency backup code that you should print and keep at a secure place - this will be required if you ever lose your mobile phone and need to get into Dropbox sidestepping the security settings. Now follow the wizard to associate your phone (or phone number) with the security option. To get started, go to your Dropbox account’s security page and Enable two-step verification - the setting is available right at the bottom of the page. You can either choose to receive the 6-digit security codes on your mobile phone via text messages (Dropbox supports international phone numbers too) or if you have a smartphone (Android, BlackBerry, iOS or Windows Phone), you can download the Authenticator app and generate time-sensitive codes locally on the phone itself. The 2-Step verification system of Dropbox is pretty similar to that of Google. You can now secure your Dropbox account using 2-step verification meaning an intruder would need more than just your password to access any of the confidential files stored in your Dropbox folders.Įnable 2-step verification to secure your Dropbox Account Windows users need to right-click the Dropbox icon in the taskbar and select “Exit.” Then you can install the new version of Dropbox as you normally would.Something everyone has been eagerly waiting for. This varies depending on your operating system. dmg downloads available for Windows and Mac OS X respectively, and either a 32- or 64-bit tarball for Linux users.īefore you install your version of Dropbox, you need to quit the current version of the desktop app running on your PC.
The first thing you need to do is get the latest experimental build of the Dropbox desktop app from this page on the Dropbox forums. Dropbox says it plans to roll out optional two-step verification to all users in the near future. If you don’t like dealing with PC hassles, do not try this feature in its current state. First, a Warningĭropbox’s current implementation of two-step verification is in experimental mode and is recommended only for users who don’t mind confronting buggy software or unexpected problems. If you’d like to give the new Dropbox feature a try, here’s a look at how to enable the feature on your account.
Nevertheless, two-step verification is still an added layer of security that could protect some of your more precious files stored in Dropbox such as family photos or business documents.
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