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# What is the Recovery Kit?

# What is Recovery Kit?

Recovery Kit is a set of account security and recovery tools provided by Mixin Messenger.  
It helps you securely access and recover your account in different scenarios.

You can find it here:

**Settings → Account → Security → Recovery Kit**

Recovery Kit includes the following three core features:


## 1. Phone Number

A phone number improves account accessibility and recovery.

In Mixin:

* New users are registered by default using a **mnemonic phrase**
* After binding a phone number, you can log in using:
* **Phone number + SMS verification code + PIN**

You can also:

* Bind a phone number 
* Change your existing phone number

||| It is recommended to bind a frequently used and long-term accessible phone number to improve account recovery success.



## 2. Mnemonic Phrase

The mnemonic phrase is the **most critical credential** for account recovery.

With your mnemonic phrase, you can:

* Restore your account on a new device  
* Log in when your phone number is unavailable  
* Fully recover your wallet assets and data  

On this page, you can:

* View your mnemonic phrase  
* Back up your mnemonic phrase  

||| Please keep your mnemonic phrase safely.  
||| If it is lost or exposed, your assets may be at risk.  
||| Mixin cannot recover your mnemonic phrase.



## 3. Recovery Contacts

Recovery Contacts (formerly “Emergency Contacts”) help you recover your account when your phone number is unavailable.

They can:

* Assist in receiving verification codes during login  

On this page, you can:

* View your current recovery contacts  
* Modify your recovery contact settings  

||| It is recommended to choose trusted contacts who can assist you when needed.



## Additional Notes

* The three features in Recovery Kit work together to enhance account security and recovery success  
* It is recommended to set up **Phone Number + Mnemonic Backup + Recovery Contacts** for better protection  



## Related Articles

* [How to Bind a Phone Number?](https://support.mixin.one/en/article/how-to-add-a-phone-number-x9fklu/)
* How to Change the Phone Number?
* [How to View Your Mnemonic Phrase?](https://support.mixin.one/en/article/how-to-view-my-mnemonic-phrase-on-mixin-messenger-1g2haff/)
* [How to Back Up Your Mnemonic Phrase?](https://support.mixin.one/en/article/how-to-back-up-my-mnemonic-phrase-of-mixin-messenger-14dekr0/)
* [How to Set Recovery Contacts?](https://support.mixin.one/en/article/how-to-view-recovery-contacts-emergency-contacts-1tu5cs5/)