Merge pull request #19422 from github/2fa-clarification
Add clarification about password requirement for 2FA recovery process
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2. Enter the email address associated with your personal {% data variables.product.product_name %} account, then click **Send password reset email.** The email will be sent to the backup email address if you have one configured.
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3. We'll email you a link that will allow you to reset your password. You must click on this link within 3 hours of receiving the email. If you didn't receive an email from us, make sure to check your spam folder.
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4. After clicking on the link in your email, you'll be asked to enter a new password.
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4. If you have enabled two-factor authentication, you will be prompted for your 2FA credentials. Type your 2FA credentials or one of your 2FA recovery codes and click **Verify**.
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5. Type a new password, confirm your new password, and click **Change password**. For help creating a strong password, see "[Creating a strong password](/articles/creating-a-strong-password)."
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{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}{% else %}
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{% endif %}
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{% tip %}
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@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@ If you configured two-factor authentication using a security key, you can use yo
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{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}
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### Authenticating with a verified device, SSH token, or personal access token
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If you lose access to the two-factor authentication credentials and don't have your two-factor authentication recovery codes, you can have a one-time password sent to your verified email address to begin the verification process and regain access to your account.
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If you know your {% data variables.product.product_name %} password but don't have the two-factor authentication credentials or your two-factor authentication recovery codes, you can have a one-time password sent to your verified email address to begin the verification process and regain access to your account.
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{% note %}
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@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ If you lose access to the two-factor authentication credentials and don't have y
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You can use your two-factor authentication credentials or two-factor authentication recovery codes to regain access to your account anytime during the 3-5 day waiting period.
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{% data reusables.two_fa.username-password %}
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1. Type your username and password to prompt authentication. If you do not know your {% data variables.product.product_name %} password, you will not be able to generate a one-time password.
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2. Under "Having Problems?", click **Can't access your two factor device or valid recovery codes?**
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3. Click **I understand, get started** to request a reset of your authentication settings.
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