Understand the idea
Losing a phone can become an account lockout when the phone also holds every recovery method. Recovery codes should remain available without making them easy to steal.
Store recovery codes safely
Losing a phone can become an account lockout when the phone also holds every recovery method. Recovery codes should remain available without making them easy to steal.
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Context
Put it into practice
Record supported backup codes in an encrypted vault or secure offline location. Note which account they belong to and replace them after using or exposing them.
Know the limits
Do not keep unprotected screenshots of recovery codes in a shared photo library.
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