Windows 10: What if I lose my phone but keep recovery code

Discus and support What if I lose my phone but keep recovery code in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Security question.I've set two-step verification. So, I enter my password, then I have to verify my identity with one of these: text message, Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Yngvard, Sep 26, 2023.

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    What if I lose my phone but keep recovery code


    Security question.I've set two-step verification. So, I enter my password, then I have to verify my identity with one of these: text message, Microsoft Authenticator request, Microsoft Authenticator code, e-mail. All of the above require my phone including logging into e-mail if I'm away from home. What if I lose it?Say, I kept the 25-digit recovery code. Is it any good? Seems I can use it if I forgot my password. In this case, I know my password, so there's no point in resetting it with the recovery code.So, what's my options now? All I could seemingly do is get into my Gmail with one of it

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