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# Recovery Key

During Initial Setup, JEMPass will display your Recovery Key. Your Recovery Key is a string of 37 characters that begins with "JEM-RK-" and is followed by 30 characters. Write it down and keep it in a safe place. 

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Save your Recovery Key in a safe place!** You’ll need your Recovery Key to regain access to your JEMPass Account and Keychain if all your JEM AirKeys are lost, stolen or broken. Without a JEM AirKey (SD or HD) or a Recovery Key, you will not be able to access any of your passwords.
{% endhint %}

### Protect your Recovery Key

Anyone who has your Recovery Key may be able to access your Vault and all your passwords. Never share it with anyone you do not trust. 

*No person at JEM will ever ask you for this key.*