Uphold Account Recovery

Regain access to your Uphold account safely. Follow our step-by-step recovery process to restore your account and protect your digital assets.

Account Recovery Process

1

Verify Your Identity

The first step in account recovery is to verify your identity. This helps protect your account from unauthorized access attempts.

Required Information:

  • • Full name on the account
  • • Registered email address
  • • Phone number (if provided)
  • • Date of birth
  • • Account creation date (approximate)
  • • Last known password
  • • Transaction history details
  • • Government-issued ID
2

Submit Recovery Request

Contact Uphold support with your verification information. Be prepared to provide detailed information about your account.

Email Support

Send detailed recovery request with all required documents.

Contact Support

Live Chat

Start recovery process immediately during business hours.

Start Chat
3

Wait for Verification

Uphold's security team will review your request and verify your identity. This process typically takes 3-7 business days.

During the Review:

  • • Check your email regularly for updates
  • • Respond promptly to any additional requests
  • • Keep your contact information accessible
  • • Don't attempt to create new accounts
4

Reset Security Settings

Once verified, you'll receive instructions to reset your password and security settings. Follow these steps carefully.

Security Reset Checklist:

  • • Create a strong, unique password
  • • Set up new 2FA authentication
  • • Update recovery email
  • • Review account security settings
  • • Check recent activity logs
  • • Enable security notifications

Common Recovery Scenarios

Lost Access to 2FA

If you've lost access to your two-factor authentication device, you'll need to provide alternative verification.

  • • Use backup codes if available
  • • Provide transaction history
  • • Submit government-issued ID
  • • Answer security questions

Email Access Lost

If you no longer have access to your registered email address, recovery is still possible with proper verification.

  • • Provide government-issued ID
  • • Show proof of address
  • • Submit transaction screenshots
  • • Contact from verified phone number

Suspected Compromise

If you suspect your account has been compromised, immediate action is required to protect your assets.

  • • Contact support immediately
  • • Report suspicious activity
  • • Provide timeline of events
  • • Follow emergency protocols

Account Verification

If your account is locked pending verification, you'll need to complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process.

  • • Submit clear ID photos
  • • Provide proof of address
  • • Complete identity verification
  • • Wait for approval confirmation

Prevent Future Account Issues

Security Best Practices

  • Keep backup codes in a secure location
  • Use a password manager
  • Enable email notifications for logins
  • Regularly update your contact information

Account Maintenance

  • Log in regularly to keep account active
  • Keep multiple recovery methods updated
  • Monitor account activity regularly
  • Save important transaction records