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Locked out of Synology 2-step verification

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If you can no longer complete the second verification step, the knowledge base says you need to disable 2-factor authentication / 2-step verification first, then regain access.

What to do:
1. Follow the reset instructions for 2-factor authentication if it is configured.
2. The terminology depends on DSM version:
- DSM 7.0 and above and DSM Enterprise: 2-factor authentication
- DSM 6.2 and earlier: 2-step verification

If the problem is specifically with your Synology Account:
- Check whether you can recover it using a recovery phone (SMS) or a recovery code.
- If none of the backup methods are available and you cannot sign in, Synology Support must verify your identity and manually deactivate MFA.

Related notes from the knowledge base:
- If your account is temporarily locked because of too many failed login attempts, wait and try again later, or follow the instructions in the email sent to your primary email address.
- If you cannot sign in because of a verification code issue, make sure the code from the Synology Secure SignIn app is entered before it expires.

Sources used: [10], [11], [12], [13]

SOURCES
[1] DSM 7.2 User Guide[2] Synology NAS User's Guide - Based on DSM 5.0 — Document[3] SA3200D — Product Manual[4] Synology DiskStation User's Guide - Based on DSM 4.2 — Document[5] Release Notes for Synology Secure SignIn | Synology Inc.[6] systemd-cryptenroll — command reference[7] faillock — command reference[8] oh-my-posh — command reference[9] How do I Recover my Synology Account without a 2-Factor Authentication Verification Code? - Synology Knowledge Center[10] I can't sign in to Synology storage system using 2-factor authentication (2FA). What can I do? - Synology Knowledge Center[11] I Can't Sign in to Synology Account Using Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) or Email OTP. What can I do? - Synology Knowledge Center[12] What can I do if my Synology Account is locked? - Synology Knowledge Center[13] I cannot sign in to Synology Account. What can I do? - Synology Knowledge Center[14] Synology Knowledge Center[15] Synology Knowledge Center
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