Log in to the Petal platform by using a recovery code

When you cannot access your telephone or your email to sign in to the Petal platform, use a recovery code.

When you use an authentication app to register for multi-factor authentication, the Petal platform generates a recovery code. Store the recovery code in a location to which only you have access, for example, your cloud storage or a password manager.

Use the same recovery code only once. Once used, the recovery code expires.

An unused recovery code does not expire; therefore, you can use it later. Once you use the recovery code, the Petal platform generates a new recovery code.

  1. Log in by using your email or password.
  2. In Verify Your Identity,  select Try another method. 
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  3. In Select a method to verify your identity, select Recovery code.
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  4. In your files, locate the recovery code that you stored and then paste it in Recovery Code.
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  5. Select Continue.
    A new recovery code is displayed.
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  6. Select Copy Code and then paste the new recovery code in a safe place. 
  7. Select I have safely recorded this code and then select Continue. 
  8. Log in to the Petal platform.