How to create a password reset disk after forgetting Windows 11 password?

You might need a few minutes (or longer) to verify your identity. This means extra time spent staring at the lock screen when you just want to get back into your laptop ASAP. Sometimes, you gotta wait for that verification email or SMS to come through. If you have two-factor authentication enabled (which is a good security measure), you need to have access to your secondary device (like your phone) to receive the code. If you don't have that or it's not working, then you're stuck!