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Definition
Recovery codes are your safety net for 2FA. Each works once. Saved somewhere safe and separate from your phone, they let you back in if the device holding your codes is lost.
Why it matters for your business
Storing them at setup is the difference between a quick self-service recovery and a slower identity-verified one. See setting up 2FA and account recovery.
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