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What happens if you create duplicate accounts because a password was forgotten?

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Final answer:

Creating duplicate accounts due to a forgotten password can violate platform policies, and it's better to use password recovery options. Managing multiple accounts can also lead to security issues.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you create duplicate accounts because a password was forgotten, this may lead to a violation of the service's terms of use. Many platforms have policies against having multiple accounts per user. Instead of creating a new account, it is recommended to use the password recovery options provided by the service.

This usually involves resetting your password via an email or SMS confirmation. Managing multiple accounts could be cumbersome and increases the risk of confusion or security issues since you have to remember multiple sets of login credentials.

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