How long are recovery tokens valid?

Overview

This article explains the validity period of recovery tokens and what happens when they expire.

Information

Recovery tokens are used to help participants regain access to their accounts. Understanding their expiration time is crucial for a smooth recovery process.

• Recovery Token Validity
• Expired Token Behavior

Recovery Token Validity

Recovery tokens have a limited validity period to ensure security. They expire after 2 hours from the time they are requested.

Expired Token Behavior

If participants attempt to use a recovery link that was requested more than 2 hours ago, they will encounter an error message. In this case, they will need to request a new recovery token via email to regain access to their account.

FAQ

How long are recovery tokens valid?

Recovery tokens are valid for 2 hours from the time they are requested.

What happens if I try to use an expired recovery token?

If you try to use an expired recovery token, you will see an error message. You will need to request a new recovery token via email to proceed with account recovery.

Can I extend the validity of a recovery token?

No, the 2-hour validity period cannot be extended. If your token expires, you must request a new one.