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Recovery Email
Authentication
A backup email address used to regain access to your account.
Definition
A recovery email is a secondary email used if you lose access or need to reset your password.
In plain English
A backup email address used to regain access to your account.
Why this matters
Why it matters: If attackers control your recovery email, they may take over your account.
Example
Example: You add a second email address for recovery links.