Crypto Wallet Security Guide

3 Essential Security Lessons

Build safer habits for everyday wallet use.

Protect Your Recovery Phrase

Your recovery phrase or private key may give someone control of the wallet it belongs to.

Keep it somewhere secure that only you control.
Never screenshot it, upload it to cloud storage, or send it to anyone.
Never enter it on an unfamiliar website or into a support chat.
Treat any request for your full phrase as a major red flag.

Legitimate support should never ask you to disclose your full recovery phrase or private key.

Review Connections & Approvals

Connecting a wallet, signing a message, and approving a token are different actions with different risks.

Use official sources to find wallet apps and dApps.
Check the contract address, token, and approval amount.
If you do not understand a signature, stop and verify it first.
Avoid unlimited approvals unless you understand why they are needed.

Revoking an approval can limit future use; it cannot reverse a transfer that has already happened.

Improve Storage Security

Separate assets by purpose to reduce the impact of a single mistake.

Consider a reputable hardware wallet for long-term holdings.
Keep everyday funds separate from long-term storage.
Use a strong device passcode and update official wallet software.
Remember: hardware wallets do not prevent every scam.

Buy hardware wallets only from trusted official channels, and keep the recovery phrase private.

Wallet Security Checkup

Tick each item you have checked.

My Safety Checklist

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My recovery phrase has not been shared or uploaded online. I checked for unfamiliar connected websites. I reviewed token approvals for unknown contracts. I verify the recipient address and network before sending. My wallet app came from an official source. I review on-chain transaction history regularly.

If Something Looks Wrong

Pause first. Verify the facts before taking action.

⚠️ Stay Calm. Take These Steps.

Beware of anyone promising to recover stolen crypto in exchange for an upfront fee or your recovery phrase.

Stop suspicious activity

Do not continue signing, approving, or sending funds to unfamiliar addresses.

Check on-chain records

Use the relevant blockchain explorer to review transaction hashes, transfers, and approvals.

Review suspicious approvals

Verify the network and contract before using a trusted tool to revoke an approval you no longer need.

If your phrase may be exposed

Use a trusted, secure device to create a new wallet and move remaining assets. Never enter a new phrase on a suspicious device.

Keep evidence and seek help

Save wallet addresses, transaction hashes, and suspicious URLs. Contact official support or local law enforcement.

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Important Security Notice

This page is for education only. It will never ask you to connect a wallet, enter a recovery phrase, private key or password, or pay a fee.