I haven't been able to log into my Github account for two years. #182219
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Select Topic AreaGeneral BodyHello, my email address has been removed from my account and the two-step verification has been changed. I'm logging in with my profile password, but my account isn't accepting my two-step verification code. I have all the emails from github.com in my email address. I have my password. It says the two-step verification code is incorrect. |
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Thanks for posting in the GitHub Community, @tgaktas! We're happy you're here. You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category, the Profile category is solely related to conversations around the GitHub product Profile. This question should be in the |
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Hi @tgaktas 👋 If you’ve lost access to your two-factor authentication (2FA) credentials, you can regain access to your account by using your recovery codes or another recovery option. Please visit GitHub’s Virtual Assistant to explore your available options. Additionally, check out our GitHub 2FA Troubleshooting & Prevention Guide 🔐 for comprehensive troubleshooting steps. If you have lost your 2FA codes and recovery codes, the only way to regain access to your account is by using a previously set up verified device, SSH key, or Personal Access Token (PAT). If you have any of these, please open a ticket in our Support Portal. If you do not have access to any of these methods and have lost your recovery codes, unfortunately, our support team is unable to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) for security reasons. However, you can unlink your email address here. For Future Reference: Once you regain access, I highly recommend:
As no other Community Discussions team members will be able to provide additional help with account related questions I am going to close this discussion. We appreciate your understanding and patience while Support works through your request! |
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I've tried every single option you mentioned and I couldn't save it :( https://github.com/taylanguneyaktas I have access to the website and the x(Twitter) account linked in my profile. My registered email address is [email protected]. My GitHub password JCiP63jNRyGSbzh Since I'll never use my account, you can keep it :) |
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Hi @tgaktas 👋
If you’ve lost access to your two-factor authentication (2FA) credentials, you can regain access to your account by using your recovery codes or another recovery option. Please visit GitHub’s Virtual Assistant to explore your available options.
Additionally, check out our GitHub 2FA Troubleshooting & Prevention Guide 🔐 for comprehensive troubleshooting steps.
If you have lost your 2FA codes and recovery codes, the only way to regain access to your account is by using a previously set up verified device, SSH key, or Personal Access Token (PAT). If you have any of these, please open a ticket in our Support Portal.
If you do not have access to any of these methods and have los…