Strict account security is 1Password’s greatest asset.
Unfortunately, if you’re careless, you may find yourself permanently locked out of your 1Password account.
Instead, it’ll request the Secret Key that was generated when you first joined the password management service.
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The Secret Key is required when setting up the 1Password app on a new gadget.
There’s just one problem.
In an effort to make account recovery less of a crapshoot, 1Password is introducing recovery codes.
The idea is simpleyou’ll generate a recovery codetodayin case of a future lockout.
Select your account and click “Sign-in & Recovery.”
You’ll see the option to “Set up recovery code.”
From here, the 1Password app will guide you with instructions.
(In any case, 1Password suggests treating your recovery code like theEmergency Kitthat’s provided at signup.)
Naturally, the recovery code is considered a last resort.
Note that recovery codes are reusable and remain valid after account recovery is complete.
Also, Family Organizers and team administrators can still perform account recovery for other members on their Family plan.
This is an optional, proactive account recovery system.
