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Dropbox API server root certificate changes coming in 2026

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Dropbox API Root Certificate Changes in 2026

  • Starting on or after January 1, 2026, the Dropbox API servers will be updated with certificates issued from a new root.
  • Some official Dropbox SDKs implemented certificate pinning based on a list of root certificates, which will stop working in 2026.
  • Apps using affected SDKs need to be updated to the latest versions to ensure uninterrupted access to the API.

Updated SDK Versions

  • Java SDK: v7.0.0 or greater
  • .NET SDK: v7.0.0 or greater (only affected if using DropboxCertHelper.InitializeCertPinning())
  • Python SDK: v12.0.2 or greater

SDKs Not Affected

  • JavaScript SDK
  • Objective-C SDK
  • Swift SDK

Third Party Libraries

  • Check the documentation of third-party libraries to see if they are affected by these changes.

Contact

  • For questions, reach out on the Dropbox forum or via the contact form.