Core Rule
Recovery words are not support data
Never share your seed phrase, private keys, wallet password, or recovery words with any website or support agent.
Anyone who has those words can usually move funds. The safest support conversation is one where the helper never sees private wallet material.
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Storage choices
Paper backupSimple and offline, but vulnerable to fire, water, loss, and casual discovery.Metal backupMore durable for long-term storage, but must still be hidden and handled privately.Password managerConvenient, but creates a high-value digital target and should be evaluated carefully.Cloud noteUsually a poor choice for seed phrases because sync accounts are common attack targets.