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title: Delete Two Factor Emergency Backup Codes
url: https://docs.vultr.com/platform/general/authentication/two-factor-authentication/delete-two-factor-emergency-backup-codes
description: How to remove emergency backup codes from your Vultr accounts two-factor authentication settings
publish_date: 2024-11-27T19:33:19.127802Z
last_updated: 2025-09-12T21:47:37.255291Z
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# How to Delete Vultr Emergency Backup Codes for Two-factor Authentication

Deleting the two-factor authentication (2FA) backup codes will disable the emergency codes generated in your account when you enabled 2FA. These codes help you regain access to your Vultr account if you lose access to your 2FA device. Ensure you have a backup login method before deleting the 2FA backup code entry.

Follow this guide to delete emergency backup codes for 2FA using the Vultr Console.

1. Navigate to **Account** and select **Authentication** under **General**.
1. Click **Manage Two Factor Authentication**.

1. Remove the emergency backup codes entry by clicking the delete icon and entering the emergency code in the confirmation prompt.

    ![Delete emergency backup codes](https://docs.vultr.com/public/doc-assets/collection-items/1107/dea5c812-12d7-4c5c-91de-aec4399bd354.png)