How to Recover Access After Losing Your Device with Google Authenticator?
Learn how to regain access after losing your device with Google Authenticator using backup codes and customer support.
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Lost device with Google Authenticator: If you lose your device, immediately use backup codes provided during setup to regain access. Access your primary account's security settings from another device to disable 2FA temporarily. Set up Google Authenticator on a new device. Contact customer support of services where you use Authenticator for further assistance.
FAQs & Answers
- What should I do if I lose my Google Authenticator device? Use the backup codes provided at setup to regain access, and disable 2FA from another device's security settings.
- How can I set up Google Authenticator on a new device? After regaining access, you can download Google Authenticator on your new device and re-link it by scanning the QR code from your account settings.
- Can I recover my account without backup codes? If you don't have backup codes, contact the customer support of the respective service for assistance in resetting your 2FA.