However, if you do not want the verification code in English, you can use an authenticator app to generate the code. We are working to make it available in other languages.

Received the verification code in EnglishĬurrently, the verification code sent as a voice or text message is available in English only. Once you sign in to your account, turn off two-factor verification until you can again get verification codes. If you have previously signed in to your account from a trusted device and selected that the device should remember you, you can sign in from that device without a verification code. If you have lost your mobile device, you must use the same phone number in your new mobile device to receive the verification code via a text message or phone call. If you did not receive the verification code on your phone or the code did not work, you have to request for a new verification code by signing again to your account. Ensure that you sign in to your account as soon as you receive the code. The verification code that you receive is valid only for a specific time duration. If you have already setup two-factor authentication, you can enable or disable two-factor authentication, and regenerate backup codes from your account. For example, if you have selected Mobile authenticator app as the primary method, choose Mobile phone number or Security key as the backup method.

So, choose a different method than the one that you set up for a primary method. Backup method is used in case your primary method does not work. To set up a backup method, next to Backup Methods, click Add a new method. Click Download or Print to save the backup codes. You are shown 10 different single-use security codes that you can use to login to your account if you have trouble receiving the two-factor security codes on your phone. To receive the code as a phone call, click Call me with a code.Įnter the six-digit code that you received and click Verify. Select Mobile phone number and then click Next.Įnter your mobile number to which you want to receive the code as a text message.

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