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Harmonious_play5fed
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October 3, 2026
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Locked in 2FA reset loop on primary account — phone out of service & chat unable to assist

(Note to Adobe Staff: I am posting from a secondary/free account because I am completely locked out of my main paid account.)

 

Hi Adobe Support Team,


I am completely locked out of my primary paid Adobe account and am stuck in an authentication loop.
Here is what is happening:

  • When I sign in, Adobe forces a mandatory password reset.
  • Upon attempting the password reset, the system requires a secondary 2FA verification step sent via SMS.
  • The phone number on my account is no longer in service, and my Adobe Access App is signed out, so I cannot receive the verification code.
  • I tried contacting live chat support, but the agent informed me they do not have backend administrative access to update 2FA settings and suggested I cancel my plan and purchase a new subscription under a new email address.

I do not want to cancel my plan or create a new account, as I need to keep my subscription history, cloud documents, and assets intact on my main email.


Could an Adobe Staff Member please initiate a secure private message with me so I can verify my identity (via billing address, invoice numbers, or card details) and have my security phone number updated on the backend?

 

Thank you!

    ShivangiGupta
    ShivangiGuptaCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    October 7, 2026

    Hi @Harmonious_play5fed,

    We are sorry for the trouble.

    I'd recommend contacting our support team here: https://adobe.ly/4dtv72G

    Since this is an open forum, we can not ask you to share any confidential account related info here.

    I'm sure the support team will be able to resolve your query.

    Let us know if you have any additonal questions.


    ^Shivangi
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    ^Shivangi

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    ShivangiGupta
    Community Manager
    ShivangiGuptaCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    October 7, 2026

    Hi @Harmonious_play5fed,

    We are sorry for the trouble.

    I'd recommend contacting our support team here: https://adobe.ly/4dtv72G

    Since this is an open forum, we can not ask you to share any confidential account related info here.

    I'm sure the support team will be able to resolve your query.

    Let us know if you have any additonal questions.


    ^Shivangi
    ^Shivangi

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    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 3, 2026

    did you make those same suggestions to chat support?

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    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 3, 2026

    As it's Saturday here, you probably won’t get a response until monday.

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    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 3, 2026

    ​@Jeff_A_Wright 

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