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Storing your recovery phrase
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Key points
- 01Paper, in order, checked twice
- 02Two copies in two safe places
- 03Never digital, never typed
Read the lesson
Your 12 words can rebuild your wallet on any phone. Whoever has them has your money.
- Write them on paper, in order, and check every word twice.
- Keep two copies in two safe places at home.
- Worried about fire or water? A metal backup plate lasts much longer than paper.
- Never take a photo or screenshot, and never save them in notes, the cloud, chat or email.
- Never type them into a website or app that asks. Real support never needs them.
Check yourself: (1) Where should the words live? (2) Is a screenshot in a hidden album safe? (3) Who may ask you for them?