Security verification versus password reset authentication

Security info methods are used for both two-factor security verification and for password reset. However, not all methods can be used for both.

Method	Used for
Authenticator app	Two-factor verification and password reset authentication.
Text messages	Two-factor verification and password reset authentication.
Phone calls	Two-factor verification and password reset authentication.
Security key	Two-factor verification and password reset authentication.
Email account	Password reset authentication only. You'll need to choose a different method for two-factor verification.
Security questions	Password reset authentication only. You'll need to choose a different method for two-factor verification.