The essentials
Use an existing offline recovery phrase in a trusted environment and verify the restored wallet details.
Prepare
Check that your offline phrase is complete and in the correct order; never send it to anyone.
Review
Choose the import or recovery flow only inside an app you have verified.
Verify
Compare restored addresses and network selections; a missing displayed balance may reflect network settings.
Follow through
Review device security and prior approvals before resuming activity.
A useful safety boundary
Protecting wallet credentials is a personal responsibility. No message, call, or website verification request justifies disclosing a private key or recovery phrase.