Locked out of own forum. Asking for two-factor verification I never set up. Help : )

[55five]

Locked out of own forum. Asking for two-factor verification I never set up. Help : ) thanks

[Falco]

Try following

Disable 2FA via console

This guide is intended for use when an admin is unable to disable 2-factor from the user admin page. The easiest way to disable 2-factor is through the admin user page. [image] Discourse supports two types of 2-factor options, TOTP (6-digit codes rotating every 30 seconds), and security key (Yubikey, biometric, etc.). Sometimes users will misconfigure their 2-factor device, lose or reset their phone, or otherwise no longer be able to use/obtain the 2-factor. Admins can then assist in resetin…

[55five]

Thank you! But I can’t actually log in to adjust any settings

[Falco]

Have you checked the guide? You don’t need to log in to follow it as it happens via SSH to the server running Discourse

[55five]

Thanks a lot. Do you have a link to a more rookie guide, as it’s unclear where to access and input this code (to a rookie)

[maiki]

Did you set up your Discourse site? If so, you log into the server where you installed it and run the commands from the guide.

If someone else installed it, or is an admin on the site, you should seek their assistance.

[55five]

I did, but very long ago. Will try and figure out how to do this. Thanks a lot for your help