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FIX: Dropbox date and time error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A great number of users have reported thatDropboxshows them a date and time error on Windows 10.
This issue seems to appear on different system setups and is spread across a variety ofDropboxversions as well.
BecauseDropboxuses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) connections to verify any certificates, not having a matching date and time on your machine and online servers will cause a variety of issues.
In today’s fix article we will explore some of the best troubleshooting options for this error.
Please try the methods in the order that they were presented, and after completing each one, verify if the issue persists.
How do I fix the Dropbox date and time error?
1. Whitelist Dropbox in your antivirus or firewall software
Using antivirus or firewall software is recommended in order to maintain your online security, but in some cases, it may cause conflicts.
In order to make sure that your antivirus or firewall software is not stopping yourDropboxfrom connecting without errors, it is recommended that you temporarily disable them, or whitelist the app.
2. Change Windows time and date settings
3. Modify Dropbox settings
While Dropbox is a useful tool mostly because it’s been on the market for long and it also offers free cloud storage space, there are alternatives to try if you don’t want to spend time troubleshooting this app.
In case you strongly need another method to backup your essential data locally or on the cloud, the answer is to useeffective backup software on Windows 10.
You will find robust solutions that can assist you with managing all your information and saving the most essential data in a safe location to always have quick access to it.
In this article, we explored the best troubleshooting methods to apply when yourDropboxwon’t connect and shows you an error relating to time and date.
This issue is a common occurrence, so making sure that your date and time settings are correct is crucial. Please let us know if you found this guide helpful by using the comment section below.
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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