How to create backup codes to get back into your account if you lose access
Create backup codes in your account security settings and save them somewhere safe offline (like a password manager or a notebook in a safe). Each code can only be used once, so use them carefully.
Backup codes are your emergency key to your account. They let you sign in even if you lose your phone or forget your password. Create them once, save them securely, and hopefully you never need them—but they're a lifesaver if something goes wrong.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Closing settings before saving the codes—they won't be accessible later
- Storing codes in unencrypted email drafts or text messages
- Putting backup codes in the same place as your password
- Not testing that you can actually access the codes
- Sharing codes with family or support people
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