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Notes from the vault
Guides on organizing logins, disposable mail, MFA migrations, and encryption basics.
Epic Games "too many requests" error: why waiting is the fix
Seeing "too many requests, please try again later" while recovering your Epic account? Here is what it means, what Epic says to do, and what makes it worse.
Lost your Discord 2FA and backup codes? What still works
New phone, no authenticator, no backup codes. Here is every way back into Discord that still works, and what Discord support honestly cannot do.
Riot verification code not received? Fix it in this order
No Riot verification code in your inbox? Check where Riot sends it, the spam folder, the email on file and Riot Mobile, then know when to open a ticket.
EA verification code not sending? Check these fixes in order
Stuck on the EA login screen waiting for a verification code? Work through these fixes in order, from spam filters to backup codes, before you contact EA.
Roblox 2-Step Verification code not sending? Fix it in order
Waiting on a Roblox 2-Step Verification code that never shows up? Check these fixes in order, from the wrong inbox to backup codes, before you contact support.
Steam account locked out? Find your lock and the way back in
Locked out of Steam? A login cooldown, a Steam Support lock and a stolen account all look alike. Match yours and follow the official fix, in the right order.
How to unlink your Epic account from a console (read this first)
Unlinking a PlayStation, Xbox or Switch from Epic takes a minute. Undoing it can take a year. Here is what happens to your skins and the safe way to do it.
PSN account locked? How to tell why and get back in
PSN account locked and no idea why? Match the message to the cause (too many tries, a suspension, 2-step verification) and follow the official way back in.
Nintendo Account 2-step verification and a lost phone: what now
Lost the phone with your Nintendo authenticator? Here is the official way back in with backup codes or an email code, and what to fix before it happens twice.
EA account hacked and the email changed? What to do next
Someone swapped the email on your EA account? Here is the official way back in, what EA Support asks for, and how the 30 day email rule affects you.
Battle.net Authenticator on a lost phone? How to get back in
Lost or reset the phone with your Battle.net Authenticator? Here is the official way back in, from SMS restore to Blizzard Support, in the right order.
Fortnite account hacked and skins gone? What Epic can restore
You got back into Fortnite and the Locker looks empty. Here is what Epic Support can and cannot restore, and how to check if the skins are really gone.
Can you make a Discord alt account with the same email?
Discord says one email per account, so the same email will not work for an alt. Here is what does work, and how to run two accounts cleanly.
Epic Games 2FA email not sending? What to check, in order
Epic says it sent your 2FA code, but the inbox is empty. Here is what actually blocks Epic Games 2FA emails, and the fix for each one, from Epic's own help pages.
Minecraft account recovery: get back in through Microsoft
Locked out of Minecraft? Recovery runs through your Microsoft account now. Find the right login, reset it, and fill in the recovery form so it actually works.
Valorant account recovery: how to get back into your Riot account
Locked out of Valorant? Forgot the username, lost the email or stuck on a code? Here is the Riot recovery path, in order, and what to have ready for a ticket.
How to recover a Steam account without access to the email
Lost the email on your Steam account? You can still get back in. Here is the proof Steam Support asks for, and how to gather it before you open a ticket.
Roblox account hacked and Robux spent? What support can restore
Your Robux balance hit zero and your inventory looks wrong. Here is what Roblox Support can and cannot give back, and the 30 day clock you need to beat.
Discord account hacked with 2FA enabled? How it happens
You had 2FA on and your Discord account still got hacked. Here is how attackers skip the code, and the exact order to lock them out for good.
Fortnite account email changed to rambler.ru? Do this next
Your Epic login now shows a rambler.ru address you never added. Here is what that means and the exact recovery steps Epic Support lays out, in order.
Stuck in an Epic Games 2FA loop? How to get out of it
You enter the code, Epic sends you back to the sign in page, and it starts again. Here is how to break the Epic Games 2FA loop, using Epic's own fixes.
Steam Guard not sending a code? Check these things in order
Stuck on the Steam Guard screen with an empty inbox? Here is what Steam Support says to check, in the order that fixes it fastest.
How to keep track of all your gaming usernames and passwords
Steam, Epic, Riot, Roblox, three alts and a 2019 account you forgot about. Here is a system that keeps every login findable.
Moving authenticator codes without losing access
A checklist for exporting TOTP secrets, verifying codes, and retiring your old authenticator safely.
Local encryption basics for account collectors
What “encrypted on this device” means in practice, when cloud sync helps, and how PIN unlock fits the model.
Why disposable inboxes belong next to your password vault
Keep verification codes close to the account they unlock — and keep marketing spam out of your real inbox.
How to organize gaming logins without a messy spreadsheet
A simple library model beats nested folders when you manage Steam, Epic, consoles, and recovery emails together.