# Social Recovery

Phone lost or password forgotten? Don't worry, we've got your back.

Traditional recovery methods can be a major flaw in any account system. Seed phrases are outdated, burdensome to maintain, and often unnecessary. With Gridlock, your guardians step in to recover accounts, eliminating the need for a central intermediary or a seed phrase. Your trusted guardians can help you get back into your account quickly. This feature is called Social Recovery.

Social Recovery currently offers three use cases: [Device Migration](https://docs.gridlock.network/features/guardians/social-recovery/device-migration), [Guardian Replacement](https://docs.gridlock.network/features/guardians/social-recovery/guardian-replacement) and [Password Reset](https://docs.gridlock.network/features/guardians/social-recovery/password-reset).