. This means MEGA does not know your password and cannot reset it for you. To prevent users from being permanently locked out of their encrypted data, MEGA generates a unique 22-character Recovery Key
Below is an analysis of what this string represents, the risks involved in seeking it, and why "recovery keys" are handled the way they are in secure cloud environments. The Anatomy of the Search String
. Because MEGA uses end-to-end encryption, they do not store your password. If you forget your password and don't have your Recovery Key, MEGA cannot reset your account for you. The file name RecoveryKey.txt
Here's some general information on the topic: