Faced with an error using Dropbox on Apple Safari? Then you should try our list of fixes to solve the problem for you.
Dropbox is a cloud storage service used by a lot of people to host and share files and other content. It is an easy way to share a large file with a lot of people at the same time. Many people use Dropbox for their office or school work which involves sharing information on a large scale. Dropbox is available on a variety of devices. It offers a mobile and a desktop app and can also be accessed using a browser. While most users would prefer the Dropbox application if they use cloud storage constantly. But, there can also be users who feel comfortable using it on a browser. More specifically, the Apple Safari browser. That is where this article comes in.
Dropbox users who access it through a browser can run into a few minor errors. The errors are not limited to just Safari. Similar errors can also be seen on other browsers. But for now, let’s stick to Safari. So if you are facing trouble loading dropbox.com on your browser or are seeing error notifications, take a look at the list below. The list mentioned below are the fixes and troubleshooting methods you can use if Dropbox is not working on Safari.
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Fixes for Dropbox not working on safari:
1) Update Browser:
To avoid any incompatibility issues stopping you from using Dropbox, update Safari. To update your browser, just update the OS for your Apple device. The update for the browser will be included with the software update. Install the update and check if you can continue using Dropbox on Safari. If not, try the next step.
2) Clear cache and cookies:
Cache memory and cookies that are stored on your browser can contain malware or harmful files. Malicious files can cause errors when trying to access a website. Hence, clear all the cache memory and cookies from Safari. For iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, follow these steps Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data. Tap on Remove All Website Data. On a Mac, go to the Safari app and click on History > Clear History and confirm the step. This will clear the cookies and cache data saved on Safari and hopefully let you continue using Dropbox.
3) Restore to default settings:
If you have recently changed or customized settings on the browser, you should consider putting it back to how it was before. Clearing the browser history will do the trick. But also revert the custom changes, if you have made any. Relaunch Safari and check if you can access Dropbox.
4) Disable plugins/ Use incognito mode:
You should also try disabling any plugins that you might have recently installed on your browser. If you are not sure as to which plugin might have caused that, switch Safari to incognito mode/private mode. Now try to use Dropbox while safari is in incognito mode. Doing this won’t let plugins tamper with the website’s functioning.
