How to get back backup codes of Gmail ?


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Hey guys,

I have changed the cellphone and I have forgot to take a backup from Google Authenticator nor I find backup codes where I wrote it. I can still login to my Gmail and recovery email can also be accessible. I just want to remove Google Authenticator and want to have backup codes again.

When I click on backup codes its redirecting me to Google Authenticator again and again which I dont have it.

Can anyone help me out on this ?

Regards.
 

My Computer

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Lenovo T490s
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
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    Lenovo 20NYS6BN00
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jk22 said:
its redirecting me to Google Authenticator again and again which I dont have it
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Can't you reinstall the Google Authenticator app on the new cell phone?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    HP EliteDesk 705 G5
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    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE
    Memory
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    Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 11
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    256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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From the net (I don’t use Google Gmail etc)

Create & find a set of backup codes
  • Go to your Google Account.
  • On the left, click Security.
  • Under "Signing in to Google," click 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
  • Under "Backup codes," click Continue .
  • From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.
Further reading regarding Google Backup Codes

Sign in with backup codes - Computer - Google Account Help

If you can’t sign into your Google Account with your normal 2-Step Verification, you can use a backup code for the second step. Create backup codes to use in case you lose your phone, change your phon
support.google.com
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    Sin-built
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
wiganken said:
Can't you reinstall the Google Authenticator app on the new cell phone?
Click to expand...
Thatswhat I did on new cellphone but its not login in to previous session.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo T490s
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo 20NYS6BN00
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SNV251000G
antspants said:
From the net (I don’t use Google Gmail etc)

Create & find a set of backup codes
  • Go to your Google Account.
  • On the left, click Security.
  • Under "Signing in to Google," click 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
  • Under "Backup codes," click Continue .
  • From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.
Further reading regarding Google Backup Codes

Sign in with backup codes - Computer - Google Account Help

If you can’t sign into your Google Account with your normal 2-Step Verification, you can use a backup code for the second step. Create backup codes to use in case you lose your phone, change your phon
support.google.com
Click to expand...
I always get this

2-Step Verification​

Get a verification code from the Google Authenticator app
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo T490s
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo 20NYS6BN00
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SNV251000G
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