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# Initiating the recovery process

Go to the "Connect" section and look for the "Having Problems?" link below the "Sign In With Google" option.

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Once you click on it you can see the option to "Start Recovery".&#x20;

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Tap on it to navigate to the start recovery page.

To begin the recovery process, enter an email, which the platform will first verify.

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Once verified, you can then provide the recovery emails you have previously set up.

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After you provide the correct recovery emails, the platform will confirm them, allowing you to create a new passkey. To start this process, click the "Create Passkey" button to initiate a new transaction.

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When you click the "Create Passkey" button, a notification will be sent to the connected device prompting you to create a new passkey.

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Once a new passkey is created, you must send recovery proof to each of their designated recovery emails for confirmation. To complete the recovery process, at least 2 of the recovery emails must approve the request.

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Click on the share button to individually sent out the recovery proof to each email.

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Copy the URL from here and send it to a specific friend who will vote for your account.
