The steps
πŸ”‘ Recovery Email Guide

Set up your recovery email

A screen-by-screen walkthrough of adding β€” and safely changing β€” the email that lets you reset your PIN yourself. One short code for every place we can reach you.

4screens
2simple phases
~1minute
For customersFor field agentsFor support

The whole journey at a glance

Phase 1

Set it up

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Add recovery email
This email is the only way to reset your PIN if you ever forget it.
We'll email a 6-digit code to confirm it. Use an inbox only you can open.
you@example.com
Send verification code
β—† Start here

Open Settings β†’ Recovery Email

In the app, go to Settings and tap Recovery Email. Type an email address you control, then tap Send verification code.

  • Open Settings β†’ Recovery Email.
  • Enter your email.
  • Tap Send verification code.
Tip: Use your own personal inbox β€” not a friend's or an agent's. It's what proves the account is yours if you ever get locked out.
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Confirm it's you
Enter the two codes we just sent to finish setting up your recovery email.
1 of 2 confirmed
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New email
Code sent to you@example.com
643332
2
Your phone
Code sent to +234 β€’β€’β€’ 1644
β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” β€”
Didn't get the SMS? Resend
Verify & save
1 The new step-by-step check

Enter each code in its own card

Setting up for the first time sends two codes β€” one to your new email, one to your phone. Each has its own card: fill it in, the number badge turns into a green βœ“, and the little bar at the top tracks your progress.

  • Type the email code β€” its card ticks green.
  • Type the SMS code from your phone.
  • Tap Verify & save.
Why two places? Confirming both your email and your phone proves it's really you β€” so no one else can attach an inbox to your account.
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Recovery email set
If you ever forget your PIN, tap β€œForgot PIN?” on the sign-in screen and we'll email you a code.
βœ‰οΈ you@example.com
Done
βœ“ Done Β· Saved

You're covered

Your recovery email is verified and active. From now on you can reset a forgotten PIN yourself β€” no need to contact support.

  • Your email now shows as active.
  • Reset a PIN anytime via Forgot PIN?
  • The reset code goes to this inbox.
Remember: ThynkPay only ever sends a reset code to your own inbox. We'll never email you a link asking for your PIN or password.
Phase 2

Change it later

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Confirm it's you
Changing your recovery email takes three codes β€” one to each place we can reach you.
1 of 3 confirmed
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New email
Code sent to new@example.com
643332
2
Your phone
Code sent to +234 β€’β€’β€’ 1644
β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” β€”
3
Current recovery email
Code sent to oβ€’β€’β€’0@gβ€’β€’β€’
β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” β€”
Verify & save
3 Changing to a new email

A change asks for a third code

When you change an existing recovery email, the same cards appear β€” plus a third one: a code sent to your current recovery inbox. All three must be entered before the swap is saved.

  • New email code.
  • Phone (SMS) code.
  • Current recovery email code.
Why the extra code? It means nobody can quietly swap your recovery email β€” even with your phone in hand β€” without also opening your current inbox. That third code is your protection against account takeover.

Key things to remember

The points every agent and support teammate should be able to explain in their own words.

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It resets your PIN

The recovery email is the only way to reset a forgotten PIN yourself. No recovery email = a call to support.

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One code per card

Each place we verify β€” email, phone, current inbox β€” gets its own card with a code. A green βœ“ and a progress bar show how far along you are.

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Add = two codes

First-time setup confirms your new email and your phone. Two codes, two cards, done.

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Change = three codes

Changing to a new email adds a code to your current recovery inbox β€” so no one swaps it without you.

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Use your own inbox

Never a friend's or an agent's email. It's the anchor that proves the account is yours if you're ever locked out.

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Codes, never links

We only send a 6-digit code to your inbox. ThynkPay never emails a link asking for your PIN or password.

Share it with your team

Print this as a handout, send the link to a new agent, or keep it open while helping a customer set up or change their recovery email. Everything here mirrors the live app.