| How to log in without the 2-factor authentication (2FA) device |
Description | When you first set up 2FA, you're provided with a 24-digit recovery code. If you don't have access to your device when you need to log in, you can use your recovery code. |
Resolution | When you first set up 2FA, you're provided with a 24-digit recovery code. You can use this to log in, without your 2FA device. Log in using your recovery code > Your recovery code is a one-time use only. Every time you use it, a new code will be generated. Remember to write down your new recovery code each time you use this method. - Log in to your product.
- Select Verify a different way instead.
- Select Recovery code.
- Enter your 24-digit recovery code and select Continue.
- Copy your new recovery code and keep it safe. Discard the one you just used.
- Select the check box next to I have saved my recovery code, then Continue.
You are now logged in to your product. Log in if you've lost your recovery code > When you set up 2FA, you also selected a recovery method. Use this option to generate a new 24-digit recovery code. - Log in to your product.
- Select Verify a different way instead.
- Select Use your recovery method.
- Check your recovery method for a 6-digit code.
- Enter the 6-digit code and select Continue.
- Select Generate recovery code.
- Copy your new recovery code and keep it safe. Discard the one you just used.
- Select the check box next to I have saved my recovery code, then Continue.
You are now logged in to your product. Unable to log in |
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