Wallet security

Understanding recovery phrase backups

What a backup can—and cannot—do for a self-custody wallet.

1. 1

   Your recovery phrase controls access to your self-custody wallet. Anyone who has it may be able to spend your assets.

2. 2

   Never provide a recovery phrase to this site or anyone offering support. Legitimate support cannot reconstruct a lost phrase.

3. 3

   Check your own secure offline backups and the official recovery options of your wallet provider. Do not enter a phrase into links sent by strangers.

4. 4

   If you have lost both the backup and access to the wallet, recovery may not be possible. Avoid paid recovery services that guarantee results or ask for upfront transfers.