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How to reset/disable Google Authentication (GA) - Web Tutorial

2024-04-19 10:4631725

Some common scenarios when users are required to reset/disable Google Authentication (GA):

· Losing your phone device.

· Malfunction of phone device / GA app (not accessible).

· Deleting GA app or GA account accidentally.

For web users who no longer can access the GA app to login their own Bitget account, please follow the next step-by-step guide below:

Step 1:

[Login] your account. Please ensure that you remember your password.

Step 2:

Complete the captcha verification.

Step 3:

Since you are unable to obtain 6-digit verification code from GA, select the option: [Didn't Receive The Code?].

Next, select option: [Security Item Is Unavailable?].

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Step 4:

1) A new pop up message will appear, click [Verify] to proceed with your application to reset GA.

2) There are 2-3 security options depending if you have linked email address or mobile phone (or both). Choose [Google Verification IsUnavailable And I Would Like To Unlink It With Google Authenticator].

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Step 5:

1) For email registered account, request and enter the verification code sent to your registered email inbox.

2) For mobile registered account (or linked with both email and mobile), request and enter the verification code or SMS code sent to your mobile number (or both).

Step 6:

Answer 5 security questions (compulsory).

Step 7:

Please upload your KYC (identity verification) documents:

· Front view of ID/passport/driver's license according to your identity verification

· Back view of ID/passport/driver's license according to your identity verification

· A selfie of you holding your ID/passport/driver's license

Reminder: Make sure all uploaded photos selfie are clear and visible. Your application could be rejected due to several reasons.

Step 8:

A reminder message will appear. Click [Verify] to proceed with your request. Please be informed that your application is under review within 24 hours.

Important note: Any withdrawal and P2P trading will be restricted for 24 hours after a security item has changed successfully.

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