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How Do I Restore My Binance 2FA?

If you’re here, it means you’re one of the unlucky few who have had their Binance 2FA reset. Maybe you’re like me and use Authy for two-factor authentication (2FA) and were surprised to find out that Authy doesn’t support Binance.

Or maybe you use Google Authenticator (GA) and lost your phone, or accidentally deleted the GA app. Whatever the case, if you want to get your money out of Binance, you’re going to need to jump through a few hoops to get your 2FA reset.

First, some good news: if you have your original 2FA secret key, you can add Binance back to Authy or GA. If you don’t have your original secret key, don’t worry, I’ll show you how to get it.

How to Restore Your Binance 2FA With Your Original Secret Key

If you have your original secret key, restoring your Binance 2FA is pretty straightforward. Just open up Authy or GA and add a new account using the secret key.

Once you’ve done that, enter the 6-digit code from Authy/GA when prompted on Binance and voilà! You should now be able to log in.

NOTE: WARNING: Before attempting to restore your Binance 2FA, make sure you have the backup code that was provided when you initially set up your 2FA. If you do not have this backup code, restoring your 2FA will be impossible and you will need to contact Binance’s customer support for assistance. Additionally, never share your 2FA backup code with anyone as this could put your account at risk of being compromised.

If You Don’t Have Your Original Secret Key

If you don’t have your original secret key, things are a bit more complicated. The first thing you need to do is contact Binance support and let them know that you lost your 2FA device and don’t have your secret key. They will then put your account on hold and ask you to provide some information to verify your identity.

This usually includes a photo ID and a selfie with the ID. Once they’ve verified your identity, they will send you a 16-digit backup code that can be used to restore your 2FA.

Once you have the backup code, go to the Binance website and log in with just your username and password (no 2FA required). On the login page, there should be an option to enter a “backup key”. Enter the 16-digit backup code here and hit login.

You should now be logged in! From here, go to the settings page and add a new 2FA device using either Authy or GA. Once that’s done, enter the 6-digit code from Authy/GA when prompted on Binance and voilà! You should now be logged in.

Conclusion

Losing access to your Binance account can be a stressful experience, but if you follow the steps in this guide, you should be able to get back in without too much trouble. If you still can’t seem to get it working or have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Binance support for help.

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