Backup Codes vs Withdrawal Whitelist

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Backup Codes
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Backup codes are one-time emergency access codes provided when setting up two-factor authentication, used to regain account access if your primary 2FA device is lost or unavailable.

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Withdrawal Whitelist
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A withdrawal whitelist is a security feature on crypto exchanges that restricts outgoing transfers to only pre-approved wallet addresses you have verified and saved in advance.

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