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New Participant
May 17, 2026
Question

2FA deadlock, Meta's AI support locked me out of my account, they basically stole my games.

  • May 17, 2026
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Hello, I have a different account from this one on my Meta Quest. I have my passwords to my facebook and Meta Quest account, but I recently changed my phone number. To change the 2FA phone number on the Meta Quest account I get prompted to send a code to that old phone number, which makes absolutely zero sense. A reminder: I am easily able to log into my facebook account this Meta account is linked to and access all the security settings. But if I try to add my new phone number for the Meta Quest 2FA method, it requires sending a code to the old phone number. Please help.

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Tekkie11Author
New Participant
May 17, 2026

I have found multiple threads regarding this issue, one of them leading to me messaging MetaStoreHelp​ which has so far not yielded a response. I am patiently awaiting a resolution to my problem.

Honored Contributor
May 17, 2026

Unfortunately it's a common problem. To have a seamless transition, you need to set up your new number before changing the phone. Which doesn't really make sense. I've learned to always keep my same number when I change phone or mobile company. Hopefully Meta Store help will get back to you soon, and others here might have better advice. 🤞🤞 

Choleni
Honored Contributor
May 17, 2026

Hi Tekkie11​ 🙂

MetaStoreHelp​ is absent from the forum since months, they don't reply in threads and they don't answer to PMs anymore.

Reach out to Meta Support via email, chat or WhatsApp HERE they'll help you with your 2FA issue.

Tekkie11Author
New Participant
May 24, 2026

Got it, will be talking to meta through whatsapp.