Authentication/Recovery Codes

Recovery Codes Settings

Customize your Recovery Codes Settings from the Descope Console (Authentication Methods > Recovery Codes).

All Settings

  • Enable method in API and SDK: This toggle switch enables or disables the authentication method from being available for use via API/SDK calls. Default is Disabled.

  • Number of recovery codes provided upon each generation: Number of recovery codes can be between 1 and 10. Default is 10.

  • Lock after x attempts: Choose whether or not to block access after a set number of attempts. Disabled by default. Number of attempts can be between 2 and 10.

  • Temporary lock after x attempts, for y minutes: Temporarily lock user from using recovery codes after a number of failed attempts, for a specified period of time. Disabled by default. Number of attempts can be between 2 and 10.

Recovery Codes Settings

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