Generating 2FA backup codes not available after adding an Authenticator

keegan · October 8, 2025, 8:02pm

Just pushed a fix, this should now be resolved!

github.com/discourse/discourse

FIX: Add backup codes immediately after adding 2FA

main ← 2fa-backup-codes-refresh

opened 06:04PM - 08 Oct 25 UTC

keegangeorge

+19 -0

## :mag: Overview This update ensures that the backup codes are available imm…ediately after adding a second factor authentication method. Previously, a refresh was required to allow adding backup codes leading to a lot of confusion. ## 📹 Screen Recording https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b16a6690-3026-402a-af80-5e0a404c83c9 ## :link: Relevant Links [Meta bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generating-2fa-backup-codes-not-available-after-adding-an-authenticator/331943/4)

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Generating 2FA backup codes not available after adding an Authenticator

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