Security CenterAccount login ≠ message unlock
Passkeys & message recovery
Signing into your FC1 account is not the same as recovering encrypted message keys. Passkeys (with PRF where supported) and recovery codes help unlock history on a new device.
WebAuthn / passkeysPRF unlock when enrolledRecovery codes
Account access vs message keys
Account authentication
Password, session, or passkey sign-in proves who you are to FC1 identity systems.
Message-key recovery
Encrypted history needs device keys, an enrolled passkey PRF unwrap, a recovery code, or another trusted device — not password reset alone.
What to do
- Save your recovery code when prompted — FC1 cannot read it.
- Enroll passkey auto-recovery on a device you control when the product offers it.
- Keep at least one trusted device active before replacing your phone.
- “Start fresh” abandons undecryptable history rather than inventing a server-side backdoor.
Review linked devices
Revoke lost phones and confirm recovery options before you need them.