Unable to create get into new account

[i80hack]

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I recently created a new account. When I tried to log into it, it asks for a password and then tells me passwords aren't allowed. How do I get into my new account? I have the authenticator app, but it still asks for a password.

TIA,
Fitz

[Manzi-Elvis]

This usually happens because GitHub recently switched to passwordless authentication, meaning you now need to sign in using a passkey, GitHub mobile app, or authenticator code, instead of a password.

Here’s how to fix it:

1. Go to https://github.com/login
2. When asked for your password, click “Sign in with a passkey” or “Use another method.”
3. If you have the GitHub mobile app or an authenticator app, choose that option — you’ll get a code or approval prompt.
4. If that doesn’t work, try logging in through a different browser or device that already has your session or passkey saved.
5. If you set up two-factor authentication but didn’t add a passkey, use one of your recovery codes (found when you first set up 2FA).
6. If you’ve lost access to all methods, go to [GitHub Account Recovery](https://github.com/recover) and follow the steps to verify ownership and regain access.

Once you’re in, go to Settings → Password and Authentication → Passkeys and set up a passkey or GitHub mobile login so you won’t be prompted for a password again.

[Subhadip956425]

Hi @i80hack 👋

GitHub no longer supports password-based logins — they’ve moved to passwordless authentication for better security. That’s why you’re seeing the “passwords aren’t allowed” message.

Here’s what you can do:

Go to GitHub Login.
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When asked for a password, click “Sign in with a passkey” or “Use another method”.

Choose one of these options:

GitHub Mobile App: Approve the login from your phone.

Authenticator App: Enter the 6-digit code.

Passkey: Use your device’s biometric or security key if you’ve set one up.

If none of these work, use a recovery code (provided when you set up 2FA).

Still stuck? Use GitHub Account Recovery.
to verify and regain access.

Once you log in, go to Settings → Password and Authentication → Passkeys to set up an easier sign-in method for next time.