How can I change my security settings with a backup code (not google auth code)?

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  learningthetrade · Member · Feb 18, 2014 at 4:19 pm

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  I needed to reset my iPhone, and neglected to create a new Google authenticator for my wordpress account. I can access my account to post new content using a backup code, but when I try to access the settings menu, I get the message:
  “For security reasons, you can only edit user settings while logged in with a Two Step Authentication code.
  Please logout, then log back in with your Master Password and authentication code to continue.”

  I tried once more with the next Backup Code, but the same message appears. I cannot even disable two-factor auth, and then try to create a new google authenticator for my phone.

  Any suggestions?

  Thanks,
  Andy

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  misshalie · Member · Feb 18, 2014 at 4:40 pm

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  This is the same problem I have been having and I haven’t been able to find a solution either

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  learningthetrade · Member · Feb 20, 2014 at 9:08 pm

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  Very strange. I tried again by logging out and closing the browser, then entered the next backup code. This time I was permitted to access the settings, turn off my 2 step auth, (this required the next code on the list) and then I was able to set up a new Google Auth.

  So, I’m back in.
  Thanks