The essentials
Understand how private keys, seed phrases, and local passcodes differ—and how to protect each one.
01
Prepare
Private keys authorize blockchain actions; anyone who obtains them may control funds.
02
Review
A recovery phrase can recreate wallet keys, so treat it as highly sensitive.
03
Verify
An app passcode protects local access but is not an offline recovery backup.
04
Follow through
Support agents, airdrop forms, and web pages requesting a phrase are serious warning signs.
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.