sudo gitlab-rake 'gitlab:password:reset[<username>]'
//example for user roor
sudo gitlab-rake 'gitlab:password:reset[root]'
//For docker container first enter container like:
sudo docker exec -it <containerID> bash$> # On self-managed instances, replace gitlab.com in the command above with the GitLab server hostname (gitlab.example.com).
$> ssh git@gitlab.com 2fa_recovery_codes
Are you sure you want to generate new two-factor recovery codes?
Any existing recovery codes you saved will be invalidated. (yes/no)
yes
Your two-factor authentication recovery codes are:
119135e5a3ebce8e
11f6v2a498810dcd
3924c7ab2089c902
e79a3398bfe4f224
34bd7b74adbc8861
f061691d5107df1a
169bf32a18e63e7f
b510e7422e81c947
20dbed24c5e74663
df9d3b9403b9c9f0
During sign in, use one of the codes above when prompted for your
two-factor code. Then, visit your Profile Settings and add a new device
so you do not lose access to your account again.