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title: GITHUB RECOVER ACCOUNT

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# GITHUB RECOVER ACCOUNT


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### Use Cases:
1. Lost access to Github account associated with CodePath
2. Change the current Github account associated with CodePath courses



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Before proceeding with the steps, make sure that you are logged out from Github.
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- [ ] Step 1: Click this link: https://apply.codepath.com/recover-account which will direct you to our recover account dashboard.
![](https://i.imgur.com/oB2y3Dh.png)


- [ ] Step 2: Enter your **email address associated with CodePath** and click "Send Recovery Link". An email (like the one below) will be sent to you containing the recovery link.
![](https://i.imgur.com/FgOaX4f.png)


- [ ] Step 3: Click the recovery link and it will redirect you to your current User Profile.
![](https://i.imgur.com/E019LCq.png)


- [ ] Step 4: Click "SWITCH" and it will prompt you to login to the new Github account that you will be associating with CodePath.


- [ ] Step 5: Once you have successfully logged in, then you have successfully changed your Github account associated with CodePath. You can start accessing our resources using your new Github account.


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In case you have any questions or issues while doing this process, feel free to send an email to support@codepath.org.