Dropbox, Inc.

Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen

Alex Sydell

Daniel Kluesing

Kyle Consalus

Tony Grue

Will Stockwell

Sujay Jaswa

Albert Ni

Using a unique identifier from an electronic device to automatically create a limited-functionality account upon a predetermined event. Basing the limitations on the unique identifier that was used to create the limited-functionality account. Removing the limitations placed on a limited-functionality account upon the user of the account providing credentials adequate for the synchronized content management system to be able to enforce various policies.

Limited-functionality accounts

A method of providing particular account configurations to a user of a mobile device based on a predetermined account configuration offering between a mobile device manufacturer and a third-party service provider based on a code stored on the mobile device. During the out-of-box experience (OOBE) when the user is initially configuring the mobile device, the third-party provider receives user information, a code, and a mobile device identification number. The third-party service provider confirms that the mobile device is eligible for the particular account configuration by using the code and mobile device identification number. Once account configuration eligibility is confirmed, the third-party service provider associates the particular account configuration with either an existing user account or with a new user account established during the OOBE.

Associating a particular account configuration during the out of box experience for a mobile device

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Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen