Need Help Accessing Github Account - Email Disabled

[KojoBoakyeJnr]

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I am writing to request assistance in recovering access to my GitHub account. My account username is KojoBoakye.

I originally signed up using my university email address, which has since been deactivated following my graduation. As a result, I no longer have access to that email and cannot receive the one-time password (OTP) required for login.

I would like to update my account email to boakyemcjunior@gmail.com so I can regain access.

Please let me know what steps I need to take to verify my identity and recover my account. I would greatly appreciate your help with this issue.

Thank you for your support.

[billythekid]

You'll need to contact private support about this.

https://support.github.com/contact/cannot_sign_in

[gaurav-bhatt89]

Hi @KojoBoakyeJnr , Welcome to GittHub Community.

f you've lost access to the email address associated with your GitHub account, you can attempt to recover it using the GitHub account recovery process. If recovery fails, you may need to unlink the email from your account and either create a new account or use the email on an existing one.
Steps to Recover Your Account:

1. Initiate Account Recovery:
Use the provided links in the "https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/other-site-policies/github-account-recovery-policy" to start the account recovery process.
2. Follow Recovery Steps:
If recovery is possible, you'll be guided through a process to regain access.
3. Unlinking Your Email:
If recovery fails, you can unlink the email address from your account.
4. Create a New Account or Use on Existing:
Once unlinked, you can either create a new GitHub account with the email or use it on another existing account.

Hope it helps.
Thanks :)