How to reset Google Authenticator 【Google 2FA】

If you have uninstalled the Google Authenticator, replaced the mobile device, reset the system, etc., the original connection would be invalid, and your Google verification(2FA) code will not be available.

At this time, you need to restore your old connection or apply to us to reset Google Authenticator and enable Google Authenticator after logging in again.

【How to manually reset Google Authenticator】

1. Device transfer

If you have an old device bound with Google Authenticator, you can click ≡ on the top-left of the APP, select [Transfer Accounts], select [Export Accounts] on the old device, select the account to be exported, and select the same on the new device [Transfer Accounts], click [Import Accounts], and scan the QR code displayed on the old device. This process allows you to manually transfer the Google Authenticator account from the old device to the new device.

2. Reset via secret key

If you keep the 16-digit key given by the system when binding, you can click (+) in the lower right corner of Google Authenticator, select [Enter a setup key], and enter "Pionex (your Pionex account) in the [Account name] field. ", and enter the 16-digit key in the [secret key] field, select [Time based] for the Type of key, confirm that the above information is filled in and press [Add] to restore the original 2FA bound account in your Google Authenticator.

【How to apply to reset Google Authenticator】

If you are unable to reset manually, please request a reset from us.

Web-version reset entry:

https://www.pionex.com/user/ResetSecurityAccount 

APP version reset entry:

1. After entering your account number and password, please click "Lost 2-factor authenticator?" below to apply to reset the Google Authenticator.

2. You will need to complete basic account authentication to ensure that the reset is performed by the account. Please read the notification carefully and follow the system guide to answer the information related to your account. (We will automatically judge the input information for review based on your account security level)

3. We will unbind the Google Authenticator for you within 1-3 working days after receiving the application review, and will notify you of the progress by email.

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