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What is a Recovery Phrase?

A recovery phrase, sometimes called a seed phrase, is a sequence of words that some wallets use to restore access to blockchain accounts and recreate the keys needed to control them.

Why it matters

A recovery phrase is not an ordinary password. For wallets that use one, it can recreate the private keys associated with the wallet. A legitimate recovery process may ask for it only inside the verified wallet software and in the correct restoration flow.

Protect it carefully

  • Never send it to support or another person.
  • Never enter it into random websites or forms.
  • Beware of fake support accounts and urgent “verification” messages.
  • Store it securely somewhere only you can access.
  • Avoid unnecessary screenshots or cloud photo backups.
  • Do not send it through email or messaging apps.

Wallets can recover differently

Not every wallet uses the same recovery model. Some use a recovery phrase, while others use different credentials or account-recovery systems. Follow the verified instructions for your wallet and confirm its actual recovery design before relying on a backup method.