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Account Recovery

Authentication

Phishing Password Manager Account Takeover Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Ways to get back into your account if you lose access.

Definition

Account recovery is how you regain access when you forget a password or lose a phone.

In plain English Ways to get back into your account if you lose access.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Recovery methods can be a weak point attackers exploit.

Example

Example: Use recovery codes stored safely, not only SMS-based recovery.