OFFLINE SECURITY

You decide to keep your 2FA backup codes stored offline—on an encrypted USB drive.

This method keeps your codes away from the cloud and potential hackers, but also means physical loss is a risk.

"If it’s offline, it can’t be hacked—but it can be lost."

What do you do next?

1. Store the encrypted USB in a physical safe.
2. Create a second encrypted USB backup, just in case.