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Private keys, phrases and signing

Understand how private keys and recovery phrases relate to wallet access, and why signing requests deserve careful review.

01 / Why it matters

Understand the decision before you act

Private keys, phrases and signing. Understand how private keys and recovery phrases relate to wallet access, and why signing requests deserve careful review.

Make every check repeatable: confirm the source, understand what you are approving and verify both account addresses and recovery options. Do not authorize unclear requests or disclose credentials.

Private keys, phrases and signing
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02 / Practical checklist

Three checks to apply

01

Separate signing from recovery

Confirm this condition independently before proceeding. Keep credentials private and stop if the request or network details do not match your expectations.

02

Know what is sensitive

Confirm this condition independently before proceeding. Keep credentials private and stop if the request or network details do not match your expectations.

03

Prevent disclosure

Confirm this condition independently before proceeding. Keep credentials private and stop if the request or network details do not match your expectations.

03 / Risk boundaries

Know when to stop

Screens and balances shown here are illustrations only. They do not represent actual account data or an assurance of a product feature. Verify software and networks independently before moving assets.

⚠️ Never share a private key or recovery phrase with support contacts or unknown websites.

Before you continue

  • The source and recipient are verified
  • Your recovery method is protected
  • The network and permissions make sense
Next step

Keep safety checks close at hand

Verify the software source and protect your recovery phrase before getting started.

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