While both provide a means of account access, an app password is designed for specific applications that don’t support 2FA, allowing them to bypass it. On the other hand, backup codes are general one-time use codes that allow account access when 2FA methods are unavailable.
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- What Are Backup Codes?
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- How Do I Create Backup Codes?
- How Many Backup Codes Can I Have At Once?
- Where Should I Store My Backup Codes?
- Can I Use A Backup Code More Than Once?
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