Why does Beeper Android say "Failed to save recovery key to password manager"?

Fix the Android error when saving your Beeper Recovery Code to Google Password Manager by removing Beeper from Google's Declined sites and apps list.

When you tap Save Key in Password Manager on Beeper Android, you may see this message instead of Google's save prompt:

“Failed to save recovery key to password manager, try to save it manually.”

Why this happens

This error comes from your phone's Google Password Manager settings, not from Beeper. If you (or anyone using the device) previously tapped Never when Google offered to save a password for Beeper, Google adds Beeper to its Declined sites and apps list. After that, Google blocks every save request from Beeper, so your Recovery Code can't be stored.

How to fix it

Open your phone's Settings app.
Go to Passwords & accounts > Google > Google Password Manager.
Tap Settings (gear icon).
Scroll down to Declined sites and apps.
Find Beeper (it may appear as "Beeper: Universal Chat") and remove it from the list.
Go back to Beeper and tap Save Key in Password Manager again. When Google asks, tap Save.

Tips

Menu names vary by phone maker and Android version. If you don't see Passwords & accounts, search your Settings for "Google Password Manager".
If you have more than one Google account on your phone, check the Declined sites and apps list for each account.
While you're in Google Password Manager settings, make sure Offer to save passwords is turned on.

Can I just save it manually?

Yes. Your Recovery Code works the same wherever you keep it safe. Tap Save key manually and copy it to a secure place. See Saving your Beeper Recovery Code on Beeper Android for details. We still recommend fixing the setting above so Google Password Manager can save your Beeper credentials in the future.

Need to find a Recovery Code you saved in Google Password Manager? See What's Google Password Manager and how do I recover my Recovery Code if I used it to store it?