Lost Your MFA Device? Locked Out of Accounts

Lost your MFA device and locked out of your accounts? This quick guide covers recovery codes, backup authenticators, admin reset paths, and a 90-second future-you setup to prevent future lockouts.

What you’ll learn
- How recovery codes work and where to store them securely
- How to set up one or more secondary authenticators (another device, authenticator app, or a hardware key)
- When and how to use admin reset paths to regain access
- A fast, proactive 90-second setup to future-proof your accounts

Recovery options explained
- Recovery codes: keep them in a safe, separate place from your device; use them when you lose access to your primary MFA method
- Secondary authenticators: add another device or a hardware security key as a backup so you aren’t locked out if one method fails
- Admin reset paths: many services offer identity-verified resets through support; useful when recovery codes and second factors aren’t available

Proactive setup you can do in 90 seconds
- Save and organize recovery codes in a secure vault
- Add at least one secondary authenticator (different device or a hardware key)
- Review and document your account recovery options for critical services
- Ensure you know how to initiate an admin reset with your organization or service provider

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