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    Troubleshooting: Google Authenticator "Invalid Code" Error
    bybit2025-04-03 18:53:38

    It is possible that after entering your Google Authenticator code, the Bybit Georgia page will display an error message such as “Invalid Code”.

     

    There can be multiple reasons for this error to appear and users are advised to follow the steps below. 




    Step 1: As you may have several Google Authenticator code for different platforms, please ensure that you are entering the correct 6-digit random code generated by your Google Authenticator or other 2FA apps. 

     

    For Bybit Georgia, the code should be generated under the Bybit Georgia section followed by your registered email address or phone number. Please ensure the code you refer to are generated under the name: 






    Step 2: The 2FA verification is highly time-sensitive. As such, the “invalid code” error can appear if your devices are registering a time difference, and it can even be only a few seconds in Google Authenticator app. 

     

    In this case, please try to synchronize the times between your devices to guarantee proper code generation. The current version of Google Authenticator app (version 7.0 and above) can now automatically synchronize codes upon signing in with your Google Account, making manual time correction no longer necessary. Simply make sure that the date and time settings on your devices are set to automatic.

     

    You can consult our complete guide for the time synchronization below:

     

    For Android users:

    1. Please ensure that your Android OS is up to date, and you have the latest version of Google Authenticator app installed on your device.


    2. In your phone settings, turn on Set time automatically via Settings → System → Date & Time. Enabling this option lets your device use the date and time provided by your network.


    3. Next, toggle both Set automatically and Use Location buttons under Time Zone. This allows your device to use its current location to determine the correct time zone. The device will inform you if there’s a new time zone update.


    4. If your location setting is currently disabled, you can change the permission in Settings → Location, then turn on Use Location


    This process will allow time synchronization on the apps with the Google server, resolving the invalid code error message.

    For iOS users:

    1. Please ensure that you have the latest version of iOS and Google Authenticator app installed on your device.


    2. Turn on Set Automatically in Settings → General → Date & Time. This automatically sets your date and time based on your time zone. If there’s an available time zone update, your device will let you know.


    3. Allow your device to use its current location to determine the correct time zone. To do this, go to Settings → Privacy → Location Services → System Services and select Setting Time Zone.


    4. Check that your device shows the correct time zone in Settings → General → Date & Time → Time Zone.


    This process will allow the device to synchronize the time on the apps, with the Google server, which could be one of the reasons why there is an invalid code issue.

     

    Note: To ensure your device properly applies the updates, please log out and then log back into your Google Authenticator app with the same Google Account you used to register the platform’s verification code into your system. You may also need to restart the device for the changes to take effect.






    Step 3: If the previous steps were not successful, please try to login using incognito mode by pressing Ctrl + Shift + N. If you are able to login, it is possible that a cookie or cache is preventing the code from being validated by the system. 

     

    You can clear your browser’s cookies and cache as follows: 

    — Go to your browser settings to clear your browser’s cookies and cache. You can find a complete guide here for more details. 

    — Close all the tabs opened on your browser and reopen a new tab to ensure the settings changes are effective.

    — Relaunch www.bybit-ge.com and attempt to login again. 



    If you are using the app, please follow the steps hereafter:

    — Go to the profile icon at the top left corner of the homepage. Click on Settings and then select Clear Cache to clear your phone’s cache.

     

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    — Force quit your Bybit Georgia app on your recent apps drawer. You can follow this guide for Android or this guide for iOS.

    — Relaunch your app after a few minutes and attempt another login. 






    Step 4: If closing the App or reopening your browser did not work, you may have an issue with your internet speed or reliability. Please ensure that you are not using a VPN. If you are using one, it may compromise the time synchronization and your internet speed so please disable it first and try to log in again.

     

    If you are not using a VPN or if it is already disabled, please check whether your connection is fast, reliable and secured. You can check on Bybit Georgia’s routing system that will indicate the internet connection at the lower right corner of your Bybit Georgia Trading Page.

     

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    On the App, you can check your network by clicking on the profile icon at the top left corner of the homepage. Click on About UsNetwork Test.

     

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    If you have a slow network, please head to Settings Switch routing and select a different routing option.

     

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    You can also try disconnecting and reconnecting your WiFi / mobile connection to improve the network connection. 

     

    Note: Network latency due to poor internet connection might cause a significant delay when you input the generated code on Bybit Georgia, resulting in an error. So please make sure that the code used has sufficient remaining time to validate the request, or wait for a new one to be generated.






    Step 5: If the issue still persists, you may want to transfer the code onto a new trusted device. To do this, go to Google Authenticator app and tap on the three-horizontal-line menu icon at the left upper corner of the page, then choose Transfer codes. Tap on the Export codes option, then select an account to bring the code onto a new device via a QR scan.

     

     

     

     

     

    Step 6: If none of the steps above are successful, you may have an issue with your Google Authenticator binding, in which case, you may want to unbind and rebind your GA again. 

     

    If you have saved the Recovery Key Phrase (RKP) when you first bind your account, attempt a fresh rebinding of your Bybit Georgia 2FA inside your Google Authenticator app by following the guide here. You can then attempt another fresh login using the new set of generated codes. 

     

    Note: A Recovery Key Phrase is presented in either a QR code or a string of alphanumerics. It will only be shown once, which is at the point of binding your Google Authenticator and will be presented as such: 

     

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    If you have not saved the Recovery Key Phrase (RKP), please follow the steps indicated in the Solution 2 of the guide hereafter: How to Recover Your Google Authenticator Code.



    Please note that this guide can be used for most 2FA verification applications.

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