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Google introduced Recovery Contacts, a new feature designed to help users regain access to their accounts quickly and securely if they get locked out. This addition provides a simple method for individuals to designate trusted friends or family members who can verify their identity when traditional recovery methods fail.
The function, which is being rolled out, promises to reduce the stress of losing access because of a forgotten password or a misplaced passkey gadget.
The purpose of Recovery Contacts is to act as a secure backup when standard verification steps, such as receiving an SMS one-time code to a phone that may be lost or using an outdated recovery number. Google is offering a way for users to turn to family and friends for help.
Google uses a system where a user is locked out and shares a unique code with a designated contact. The contact confirms the user’s identity via email or notification. While these contacts are crucial for recovery, they don’t access the user’s account or personal information. Their role is to act as a trusted authenticator for the account holder.
Google claims that this tool is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to ensure dependable account accessibility, as the Google Account serves as the central hub for all Google services, storing personal data and service personalisation settings. The tool builds on recent security advancements, such as the push towards a password-free future with passkeys, adding another secure option to the existing suite of recovery tools.
Google is launching Recovery Contacts to make account recovery more reliable and address the stress of losing account access. The company is committed to upholding user privacy and security standards throughout the process, and the feature is rolled out and can be checked using Google website to see if your account is eligible for this feature.
