WhatsApp Two Step Verification Pin Reset: With or Without Email, How to Reset the Two Factor Authentication Pin

 (Accessed: August 25, 2022)

One of the most private messaging services accessible for Android, iOS, and desktop (Windows/Mac) users is WhatsApp. Despite being built on an end-to-end encryption module, Meta has continually tightened its privacy regulations to prevent any security breaches on the platform. In addition to two-factor authentication, the company has implemented end-to-end encryption for chats to its platform.

It's easy to set up two-factor authentication on WhatsApp. The steps for the same have been discussed in one of our earlier posts. What happens, though, if the security key you've chosen for two-factor authentication is compromised? Or what if you just want to upgrade to stay safe from hacks?

The procedures for changing the security PIN for WhatsApp's two-factor authentication are outlined in this article. Be aware that there are several ways to reset the WhatsApp two-step verification PIN. Look at what follows:

How Do I Use My Email Address To Reset My WhatsApp Two-Step Verification PIN?

By employing this technique, you can instantly obtain a PIN reset link for two-factor authentication. The following is a list of the necessary steps:

Step 1: Launch the WhatsApp application and select Forgot Pin option.

Step 2: Click on the Send Email option. As soon as you do this, a reset link will be sent to the registered email address.

Step 3: Now, open your email and follow the reset link and then click on Confirm.

Step 4: Re-launch the WhatsApp application and tap on the Forgot Pin option again.

Step 5: Click on Reset.

Whatsapp Two Factor Authentication PIN Reset Without Email?

Only after seven days can the two-factor authentication PIN be reset if you don't have access to the email address. If someone else set up the two-step verification PIN on your WhatsApp account, this procedure will still be helpful.

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp application. Make sure you do this after seven days.

Step 2: Click on Forgot PIN option.

Step 3: Tap on Reset.

For the record, uninstalling and reinstalling the application would not fix this problem. The aforementioned actions must be taken in order to reset your WhatsApp account's two-factor authentication PIN.