If you lose access to your two-factor authentication credentials, you can use your recovery codes, or another recovery option, to regain access to your account.

Nov 21, 2024 · Regain access to your GitHub account with a step-by-step guide on using 2FA codes, email verification, and support requests for account recovery.

Authentication issues with GitHub, especially OAuth token expired errors, can be frustrating. But with these clear, step-by-step solutions, you can easily resolve most login and authentication …

Jul 17, 2025 · 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. …

Jan 30, 2015 · To regain access to your GitHub account, you will need to contact GitHub support and ask them to disable the 2FA on your account (this was possible at the time I was writing …

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Sep 7, 2023 · Users with two-factor authentication enabled can now begin the account recovery process from the password reset flow. Previously, the account password was needed to …

Sep 14, 2022 · I understand that security is crucial, and I am willing to provide any additional verification if required. Please guide me on the next steps for recovering my account.

Sep 13, 2023 · Since you don't think you've used 2FA on the account, you can try and contact GitHub explaining the issue to them. If you have recovery codes you can use those to regain …

Sep 12, 2023 · Enter the username or the email address you think might be associated with your original account (even if you're not sure). GitHub will then send you an email to that address …