2FA Codes lost after importing passwords from Chrome CSV

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ashkar3697 Author

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2FA Codes lost after importing passwords from Chrome CSV

I just upgraded my macOS today to Sequoia, and imported passwords from Chrome using CSV. I followed these steps:

Import passwords from another app into Passwords on Mac - Apple Support (IN)

After the import, now all my 2FA codes are lost which were previously set up in my Apple passwords.

I am not able to login to some of the services without the 2FA codes, and I do not have the backup codes as well.

Any tips on how can I recover my old passwords?

I also tried on my old iPhone which is on previous version of iOS but even there all the codes are lost :(

MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 5:55 AM

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Answer 1

muguy

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Sep 30, 2024 6:58 AM in response to ashkar3697

Learn more about the codes section at Automatically fill in one-time verification codes on iPhone - Apple Support

i have many sites set up for 2FA and I have nothing in codes.

see also, https://www.macworld.com/article/626700/verification-codes-apple-passwords.html

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Answer 2

Sep 18, 2024 12:52 PM in response to ashkar3697

ashkar3697 wrote:

After the import, now all my 2FA codes are lost which were previously set up in my Apple passwords.

I'm confused. 2FA codes are one-time codes that are sent to you when you log into something. They are not saved anywhere.

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Answer 3

Sep 19, 2024 8:35 AM in response to ashkar3697

ashkar3697 wrote:

Not the actual codes, but the setup that was done for those particular services.

I'm still confused. The setup is really on the other end. You need the login and the passcode. Whatever you're logging into will then send you a one-time code to the mobile number or email address they have on record which you then enter.

Are you saying that you have forgotten the username and passwords for your accounts?

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Sep 30, 2024 6:45 AM in response to ashkar3697

ashkar3697 wrote:

Nope, I'm sorry if I cannot explain. What I mean is, let's say I had 100 websites where I had 2FA setup, now I see only 25

The remaining are completely missing.

Then I expect you'll need to set them up again.

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ashkar3697 Author

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Sep 30, 2024 3:40 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Nope, I'm sorry if I cannot explain. What I mean is, let's say I had 100 websites where I had 2FA setup, now I see only 25

The remaining are completely missing.

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ashkar3697 Author

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Sep 19, 2024 1:24 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Not the actual codes, but the setup that was done for those particular services.

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2FA Codes lost after importing passwords from Chrome CSV

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