Securing your recovery phrase
Your recovery phrase is the most important part of Wraith Wallet. It gives full access to all your funds and cannot be replaced if lost. Keeping it safe is essential for protecting your assets.
Why you need to secure it
Access to funds - whoever holds your recovery phrase has full control over your wallet.
Protection against loss - without it, you cannot restore your wallet if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Prevention of theft - securing your phrase keeps unauthorised individuals from stealing your crypto.
Warning: Wraith Wallet cannot recover your recovery phrase. If you lose it, your funds are lost forever.
How to secure your recovery phrase
1. Physical security
Write down the words on paper or engrave them on a fireproof and waterproof metal plate.
Store the copy in a secure location such as a safe or lockbox.
Do not leave it exposed or in a place where others might find it.
2. Redundancy
Consider making two or more copies.
Store each copy in a separate secure location to guard against theft, fire, or flooding.
3. Digital protection (advanced users only)
If you must keep a digital copy, use strong encryption.
Store it in a secure, offline password manager.
Never save it unencrypted on your phone, computer, or cloud storage.
Common mistakes to avoid
Screenshots: attackers can access your device or cloud backups.
Plain text storage: notes apps, emails, or documents are not secure.
Sharing: no legitimate service or support team will ever need your recovery phrase. If someone asks for it, it is a scam.
Can Wraith Wallet access my recovery phrase?
No. Your phrase is generated on your device and encrypted locally. Wraith Wallet never sees it, never stores it, and has no way to recover it for you.
Important: Anyone claiming they can “recover” your recovery phrase is attempting to scam you.
Best practices for peace of mind
Back up your recovery phrase immediately after creating your wallet.
Verify every word is correct and in the right order.
Review your storage method periodically to ensure it remains secure.
Treat your recovery phrase with the same care you would physical cash or gold.
Summary
The recovery phrase is the key to your wallet.
Back it up physically, with redundancy, and never share it.
Wraith Wallet cannot access or restore your recovery phrase for you.
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