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In what way can I get my device updated on this application?

[queenofcorgis]

Hey there! 👋

Thanks for posting in the GitHub Community, @jamesmhooks882 ! We're happy you're here. You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting in the applicable category. The Accessibility category is a place for our community to discuss and provide feedback on the digital accessibility of GitHub products. Digital accessibility means that GitHub tools, and technologies, are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.

I've gone ahead and moved this to the correct category for you, GitHub Education. Good luck!

[Leorev01]

Hey @jamesmhooks882,
could you be more specific with your question please?

[abhi07rana]

How to “Update” (Verify) Your Device on GitHub
If GitHub is asking you to update or verify a new device, here's how it works:

Device Verification for New Sign‑Ins

When you sign in from a new/unrecognized device and don’t have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, GitHub sends a verification code via email—or via the GitHub Mobile app if installed—to confirm it’s really you

What to Do:

1 Sign in with your username and password.

2 Look in your primary or recovery email, or check the GitHub Mobile app for a push-code.

3 Enter that code on GitHub to finish verification. This adds the device to your “allowed” list

How to “Update” a Device:

1 Simply sign in again from that specific device. GitHub will no longer prompt you for that device if cookies aren’t cleared .

2 Skip This Step in the Future:

3 Enable 2FA (via SMS, TOTP app, or security key): having 2FA turned on skips device verification entirely

4 Sign in with passkeys or use the GitHub Mobile app to streamline login and avoid extra steps .

TL;DR

Enter the code emailed or pushed to your device when signing in from a new device.

To avoid doing this again, enable 2FA or use passwordless sign-in methods like passkeys or GitHub Mobile.

Let me know if you need help or it isnt resolved.

[NirajDN]

How to Update (Verify) Your Device on GitHub

If GitHub is prompting you to verify a new device, here’s what you need to know:

Device Verification for New Sign-Ins

When signing in from an unrecognized device without two-factor authentication (2FA), GitHub will send you a verification code via email or the GitHub Mobile app to confirm it’s you.

Steps to Verify Your Device

1. Sign in with your GitHub username and password.
2. Check your primary or recovery email inbox—or look for a push notification in the GitHub Mobile app.
3. Enter the received verification code on GitHub to complete the verification and add the device to your trusted list.

How to “Update” (Skip Future Verification) for a Device

• Simply sign in again from the same device without clearing cookies—GitHub won’t prompt you again.
• Better yet: Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using SMS, an authenticator app, or a security key to skip device verification altogether.
• You can also use passwordless sign-in options like passkeys or the GitHub Mobile app for a smoother login experience.

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TL;DR: Enter the verification code sent to your email or GitHub Mobile app when signing in from a new device. To avoid repeated prompts, enable 2FA or use passwordless sign-in options.

If you need help or have any issues, feel free to ask!