When to Use a Recovery Code
Use a recovery code if:
You lost your phone
Your authenticator app was deleted
You can’t receive SMS codes
How Recovery Codes Work
Each code can be used only once
Once used, it becomes invalid
Remaining codes stay active
Best Practices for Storing Recovery Codes
Save them in a password manager
Print and store securely
Do not store them in plain text or email
Important Warning
If you lose:
Your 2FA device and
Your recovery codes
Account recovery may require manual verification and can take additional time.