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Recovery Contacts: Sign in with a little help from your friends and family

a day ago
  • #Google Account
  • #Security
  • #Account Recovery
  • Google introduces Recovery Contacts to help users regain access to their accounts when locked out.
  • Users can designate trusted friends or family as recovery contacts via g.co/recovery-contacts.
  • Recovery contacts verify identity through a shared code without accessing personal account information.
  • This feature complements existing recovery options like passkeys and SMS codes.
  • Recovery Contacts aim to enhance account security and accessibility while maintaining privacy standards.
  • The feature is currently rolling out to eligible Google accounts.