Embarassing photos, bad poetry, MS Paint art...what you keep in your Dropbox account is your business. Two-factor authentication can help keep it that way.
Two-factor authentication combines your password with an additional one-time-use security code—typically sent to your cellphone via a text message—that you need to enter in order to log in. This makes it more difficult for someone to break into your account if they get ahold of your username and password.
To set up two-factor authentication for your Dropbox acount, visit dropbox.com and log in to your account. Once you're logged in, select your name in the upper right corner of the window, then select Settings from the menu. Next, select the Security tab, and under the Account sign in heading, look for Two-step verification, and click Enable.
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At this point, Dropbox will step you through the process of setting up two-factor authentication. When prompted, enter your Dropbox password and click Next. Dropbox will ask you whether you want to receive text messages containing your security code or use an authenticator app. If you have an unlimited text messaging plan, you might find that to be the most convenient approach. Otherwise, you may want to go the security app route instead.
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