Articles tagged: recovery code

Safety Net

How Should I Keep Recovery Codes Secure?

Recovery codes protect you against account loss. The issue? Where to store them safely.

Microsoft Recovery Code

Recover Your Account Later by Setting Up a Microsoft Recovery Code Now

A recovery code created in advance can help you regain access to your Microsoft account if you get locked out.

A two-factor key fob.

The Easy-to-Avoid Two-Factor Loss Risk

Two-factor authentication is an important tool to keep accounts secure, but prepare for losing the second factor so you don’t lose your account.

Microsoft Account Recovery Code - What and Why with Instructions Included

Microsoft Account Recovery Code

Possession of a Microsoft account recovery code is proof you are the account owner and should be allowed in should you ever lose account access.

Locke Out

How Do I Keep Outlook.com from Locking Me Out When I Travel?

When your email is suddenly accessed from a new location, it could mean someone other than you is trying to log in. Email providers like Outlook.com watch for this.

Two-step authentication alternatives in Google

Tip of the Day: Prepare for Losing Your Second Factor