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Online service providers typically provide a recovery code that allows you to regain access to your account if you lose your two-factor authentication (2FA) code. This recovery code can be securely stored in Locker as a note, or as an additional custom field in the corresponding account saved in Locker. Follow the instructions below to save 2FA recovery codes in Locker.
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Find the 2FA recovery code

Find the 2FA recovery code for the website/service you want to save in Locker. Typically, you can find it under Settings > Security > the 2FA Methods section.2FA settings on GitHub
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Copy the recovery code

Click the corresponding button to reveal the recovery code > then copy the code.2FA recovery codes
You may need to verify with your password or a two-factor authentication code to retrieve the recovery code.
Log in to Locker on any platform (web browser, mobile app, desktop app, or browser extension), then start saving the recovery code:

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Save the recovery code as a note

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Create a new note

Click the Add New button or the + icon to create a new note.
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Paste the recovery code

On the note creation screen, fill in the item name and paste the recovery code.Save recovery code as a note
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Save

Click the Add button to save the code in Locker.

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Save the recovery code in the corresponding login item in Locker

If you have already saved the account’s login information in Locker, you can also save the 2FA recovery code as an additional field in that account for easier management.
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Edit the password

Click on the password where you want to save the 2FA recovery code, then select Edit.
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Paste the code in Notes

In the password edit view, scroll down until you see the notes field. Paste the recovery code into the Notes field.Alternatively, you can click the New Custom Field button to add a new text field > then paste the recovery code.Save recovery code in a password
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Update

Click the Update button to save the recovery code.