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Account Recovery

Regain access to your ClapPay account if you're locked out.

4 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Account Recovery

Locked out of your account? We'll help you get back in safely.

Common Reasons for Being Locked Out

  • Forgot your password
  • Lost access to your email
  • Lost your 2FA device or codes
  • Account temporarily locked for security

Recovery Options

Option 1: Reset Your Password

If you remember your email and have access to it:

  1. Go to clappay.com/login
  2. Click Forgot password?
  3. Follow the reset instructions

Full password reset guide →

Option 2: Use 2FA Recovery Codes

If you have 2FA enabled and lost your device:

  1. On the 2FA screen, click Use recovery code
  2. Enter one of your 8-character recovery codes
  3. You'll be logged in
  4. Set up a new 2FA device immediately

About recovery codes →

Option 3: Contact Support

If you can't use the above options:

  1. Email support@clappay.com with subject "Account Recovery"
  2. Include:
  • The email address on your account
  • Your full legal name
  • The last 4 digits of a linked card or bank account
  • Approximate date you created your account
  1. Our team will respond within 24-48 hours
  2. You'll need to verify your identity

Identity Verification for Recovery

To protect your account, we may ask for:

  • A photo of your government-issued ID
  • A selfie holding your ID
  • Answers to security questions about your account
  • Verification of recent transactions

Account Temporarily Locked

If your account was locked due to suspicious activity:

  • You'll receive an email explaining why
  • Follow the instructions in the email to unlock
  • You may need to verify your identity
  • Contact support if you didn't receive an email

Prevention Tips

To avoid getting locked out in the future:

  • Save your 2FA recovery codes in a safe place
  • Keep your email address up to date
  • Use a password manager
  • Add a backup phone number

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