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