How to get your private key from a 12-word recovery phrase
⚠️ Warning
Always perform this process offline to protect your recovery phrase and private key from hackers.
Never type your recovery phrase into a website or online tool.
Your private key controls access to your funds. If anyone else has it, they can steal your assets. Treat it like cash - keep it secret and secure.
A 12-word phrase can generate multiple addresses and keys across different blockchains. Make sure you’re targeting the correct one.
Wraith Wallet doesn’t show private keys directly for security reasons. Proceed at your own risk.
What you’ll need
Your 12-word recovery phrase from Wraith Wallet, written down in the correct order
An offline tool such as the Ian Coleman BIP-39 Tool (downloadable from GitHub to run offline)
Step 1: Write down your recovery phrase
Open Wraith Wallet
Go to Settings → Wallets
Select your wallet, then tap Show recovery phrase
Carefully write down the 12 words in the exact order shown
Double-check for spelling mistakes or missing words
Step 2: Download the BIP-39 tool
Visit the Ian Coleman BIP-39 GitHub page
Download the bip39-standalone.html file from the releases section
Step 3: Go offline
On a phone: switch to Airplane mode
On a computer: disconnect from the internet
Open the bip39-standalone.html file in a browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) while offline
Step 4: Enter your recovery phrase
Find the BIP39 Mnemonic field in the tool
Type in your 12 words, separated by spaces
Check for spelling errors before continuing
Step 5: Select the coin
Under Coin, choose the blockchain you need (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, etc.)
Leave the derivation path as default unless you know Wraith Wallet uses a specific one (for example, m/44'/60'/0'/0/0 for Ethereum)
Step 6: Get the private key
Scroll down to the Derived Addresses section
You’ll see addresses, public keys, and private keys generated from your phrase
Match the address you use in Wraith Wallet, then note down its private key
Step 7: Store it securely
Write the private key down on paper or store it in an encrypted, offline medium (e.g., hardware-encrypted USB drive)
Never save it in plain text on a connected device
Keep multiple copies in safe places if necessary
Optional: Verify the private key
Open Wraith Wallet → Settings → Wallets → Import existing wallet
Select Private key and paste the one you derived
The wallet should restore the same address you already had
By following these steps, you can safely derive your private key from your Wraith Wallet recovery phrase.
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