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Private keys and recovery phrases

Understand the distinct roles of private keys, recovery phrases and public addresses—and what should never be shared.

Protect recovery credentials first, and pause on signing requests you do not recognize.

Private keys and recovery phrases
STEPS & CHECKS

Work through these checks in order

Each step can be checked before any irreversible action.

01

Understand the concept

Understand the distinct roles of private keys, recovery phrases and public addresses—and what should never be shared.

02

Review your situation

Consider your device, network and intent rather than trusting a single status badge.

03

Choose a safe next step

When uncertain, stop and never enter recovery secrets into an unfamiliar website.

SAFE PRACTICE

Know when to stop

If the domain, destination, network or requested permission differs from what you expected, do not continue.

Reminder

Support agents, community members and web forms should never ask for your recovery phrase.

Private keys and recovery phrases
Before you begin · plan your backup

Make your next wallet step more deliberate

Confirm your source, protect recovery credentials and review every network and destination before signing.

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