backup key

[ˈbækʌp kiː]
nounpl: backup keys
chave de backup
1. A cryptographic key or password used to access or recover data, accounts, or systems in case the primary authentication method is lost or unavailable
Make sure to store your backup key in a secure location in case you lose access to your account.
Certifique-se de armazenar sua chave de backup em um local seguro caso perca o acesso à sua conta.
2. A secondary key used in cryptography to decrypt or access information when the primary key is compromised or inaccessible
The system generated a backup key for emergency account recovery.
O sistema gerou uma chave de backup para recuperação emergencial da conta.
3. A recovery code or authentication credential provided by a service to restore access to secured accounts or encrypted data
Write down your backup key and keep it somewhere safe, separate from your main password.
Anote sua chave de backup e guarde-a em um local seguro, separado de sua senha principal.
In both Brazilian and American tech culture, backup keys are essential for cybersecurity practices. Brazilians increasingly use this terminology as digital security awareness grows, especially in banking and cryptocurrency contexts. The concept is particularly important in Brazil's growing fintech sector and among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. In Portugal, the term 'chave de cópia de segurança' reflects the more formal Portuguese terminology while remaining functionally equivalent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recovery keybackup coderecovery codeemergency keysecondary key
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary keymaster key

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chave de backup
Standard term used throughout Brazil in technical and security contexts
Rio de Janeiro
chave de backup / código de recuperação
Both terms commonly used in local tech communities
São Paulo
chave de backup
Preferred in the tech hub; may also hear 'chave de recuperação'
Portugal
chave de cópia de segurança / chave de recuperação
Portuguese uses 'cópia de segurança' (backup) more formally; 'chave de recuperação' also common

Related Words

encryptiontwo-factor authenticationpasswordrecovery phraseseed phraseauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your backup key safe
save your backup key
lose track of your backup key
back up your keys
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