Recovery Codes Settings

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

Enable Method in API and SDK

The Enable method in API and SDK toggle controls whether Recovery Codes authentication can be invoked programmatically via APIs and SDKs.

• When enabled: Authentication works via flows, APIs, and SDKs
• When disabled: Authentication only works with flows or calls made with a valid management key

Available Settings

This section describes additional details about the configuration options available.

Number of Recovery Codes Provided Upon Each Generation

Define the 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.