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# Setting Up Dropbox''s Two-Step Authentication
- URL: https://chrisenns.com/2012/08/setting-up-dropboxs-two-step-authentication/
- Published: 2012-08-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T23:52:28.000Z
- Author: Chris Enns
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-04-08 17:47, #ichris

> As with Google’s implementation, Dropbox’s two-factor authentication relies on two separate elements: something you know (a password) and something you have (in this case, a separately generated code). While the combination of these two elements doesn’t guarantee your security, it does make it much harder for a potential hacker to gain access to your account.

Smart way to make your Dropbox more secure. I use the free [Google Authenticator app for iPhone](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?grid=9646&id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=162397&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=3664&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fgoogle-authenticator%252Fid388497605%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) already for my Google account, so this is easy to set up.

If you're not already using Dropbox to backup and share your documents, [sign up here](https://chrisenns.com/dropbox) and we'll both get extra storage space.

**Update**: Some recommendations for users of 1Password to [not use this version of Dropbox (yet) from 1Password](https://blog.agilebits.com/2012/08/27/dropbox-two-step-authentication-1password/?ref=chrisenns.com):

> The bottom line is that I am strongly recommending that 1Password users not be early adopters of this. Early adopters should:

- understand the data security gains and risks thoroughly (discussed below)
- take steps to reduce those risks (have great backups), and
- be very comfortable using pre-release systems