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Keep your access credentials secure and notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.
All users should safeguard their Account sign-in ID, password, passkey, or other authenticating information and take steps to prevent access to your Account by other persons on any shared devices.
Use another user's account or share your account with another person;
"Safeguard your password to the Services, and keep your account information current. Don't share your account credentials or give others access to your account.Excerpt from Dropbox's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Safeguard your password to the Services, and keep your account information current. Don't share your account credentials or give others access to your account.”
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