Recovery Codes & Backup Keys
When setting up two-factor authentication, most services provide one-time recovery codes. These are the "break glass" option if the authenticator app and security keys are both unavailable.
Where Recovery Codes Are Stored
[e.g., "Printed and stored in the fireproof safe," "Saved as a secure note in the password manager," "In a text file on the encrypted USB drive in the safe"]
Recovery Codes by Service
| Service | Recovery Codes Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Location] | ||
| Apple ID | [Location] | [Recovery key? Trusted phone number?] |
| Microsoft | [Location] | |
| Password Manager | [Location] | [Most critical one] |
| [Other critical service] | [Location] |
Encrypted USB / Backup Drive
[If you keep recovery codes or sensitive files on an encrypted USB drive, where is it and what's the decryption password?]
| Location | [Where the USB drive is] |
| Encryption Method | [e.g., BitLocker, VeraCrypt] |
| Password | [Where to find it] |
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