Which entity typically manages password recovery processes for social identity applications?

In the context of social identity applications, the management of password recovery processes is typically handled by the servers of the identity provider, such as Google. When users rely on a social identity provider for authentication, they usually do not manage their passwords directly on the e-commerce site or platform they are accessing; instead, they authenticate through the third-party service.

This means that if a user forgets their password for their social identity (e.g., their Google account), the password recovery process is conducted through Google's servers. Google has established mechanisms to confirm user identity and assist in password recovery, ensuring that sensitive information is handled securely.

The e-commerce site does not have access to user passwords, as these are securely managed by the social identity provider. Users also do not manage this process directly because they depend on the social identity provider for authentication rather than creating separate credentials for each application. While third-party security vendors may provide solutions to enhance security and could be involved in password recovery processes in certain contexts, the primary and direct management of password recovery for social identity applications typically resides with the identity provider's servers.