How to Fix Discord Login Two Factor Authentication Problem !, by CtrlHow on YouTube. 1 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open Discord and sign in with your email address and password. When the two-factor screen appears, leave the window open instead of closing and restarting the app.
Check that you still control the email address or phone number you used when you created the account. This is the first thing the video asks you to confirm.
Wait for the SMS code on your phone, or open your inbox and look for the Discord verification email. Check the spam and promotions folders too.
Type the six-digit code into the box on the login screen and confirm. The code expires quickly, so enter it as soon as it arrives.
If nothing arrives, request a new code and give it a minute or two. Repeated requests can delay delivery further.
Use a backup code if you saved one during setup. These are the eight-character codes Discord gave you when you first turned on two-factor authentication.
Pick another method shown on the screen if you have one, such as a code from an authenticator app or a passkey saved on your device.
Contact Discord support with an account recovery request if you have lost the phone number, the email and your backup codes. Give them your account details and proof you own it.
Tips and common mistakes
Turn on two-factor authentication and store the backup codes somewhere you can reach without your phone, like a password manager.
Keep the email address and phone number on your Discord account up to date so codes always reach you.
Never share a login code with anyone, even someone who says they work for Discord.
Set up a passkey or authenticator app as a second method so one lost phone does not lock you out.
Questions
Why am I not getting the Discord two-factor code?
The code goes to the email or phone number on your account, so check that address first, including spam. If you changed your number, the code is still being sent to the old one and you will need a backup code or support.
Can I get back in without my phone or backup codes?
Not on your own. Without access to the registered email, phone or backup codes, the only route is an account recovery request to Discord support.
Where do I find my Discord backup codes?
They are shown once when you enable two-factor authentication, so look for where you saved them at the time. If you cannot find them, generate a fresh set in Discord's settings while you are still logged in.
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