Google Security Snafu

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Wellfleet
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Google Security Snafu

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I read on Bogleheads yesterday about the importance of 2 step authentication using VIP access or yubitkey for Fidelity. I download VIP Access for Fidelity, add it for Gmail using a QR code and off we go. Today in the VIP access app I noticed to "cookie" like items, one for gmail that I swipe to delete. I then try to log into Gmail and use VIP access, no luck. I think I wiped the QR-code link Gmail sent me and saved in VIP Access.

Bottom line, does anyone know if there is a way to fix this issue with Google, like have them send me the QR code again? I have my username, password, recovery phone number and email but it's stuck telling me I need to use Google Authenticator. I'm giving the Google forums a try too.

Thanks everyone.
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