> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://solana-unchained.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://solana-unchained.gitbook.io/whitepaper/core-ecosystem/unchained-wallet/built-in-social-recovery.md).

# Built in Social Recovery

During wallet setup, the user is guided through enabling social recovery:

* Choose 3–10 guardians from their contacts (if the wallet has access to an address book) or enter wallet addresses manually.
* Set a recovery timelock (default 7 days).
* Optionally, add email‑based recovery (using threshold cryptography).

If the user ever loses their device, they can initiate recovery directly from a new wallet installation. The wallet interface walks them through contacting guardians and submitting recovery requests.

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*Differentiation: No other Solana wallet offers this as a standard, easy‑to‑use feature.*
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