---
title: "POST /user/recovery/request"
method: POST
path: "/user/recovery/request"
tags: ["/user/"]
---

# POST /user/recovery/request

`POST /user/recovery/request`

## Request body

- RecoveryStartRequest
  - `email` string, required — Target email for account recovery
  - `locale` object — Locale used by the user, e.g. 'en' or 'jp

## Response `202`

Your request has been processed. If the email address provided is registered, it will receive a letter with further instructions.

## Other responses

- `400` — A validation error occured.
- `500` — An unknown error occured.

---

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