Seed Phrase Safety 101

These recommendations are not meant to be a complete or exhaustive guide to seed phrase security. That said, many financial losses happen not because of advanced attacks, but due to simple carelessness or misplaced trust. Take a moment to review these tips and apply what makes sense for your situation. Your security is always your responsibility — and a few thoughtful steps can make a real difference.

Keep It Offline: Never store your seed phrase digitally — not in photos, notes, cloud storage, email drafts, or messaging apps.
Write It, Don’t Type It: Don’t type your seed phrase into any device unless you’re doing a trusted offline wallet recovery.
Make Two Backups: Create at least two copies and store them in separate secure locations (so one incident doesn’t wipe you out).
Verify Your Backup: Test a restore with a small wallet first. If you haven’t tested it, it’s not a backup.
Watch for Social Engineering: No legitimate support will ever ask for your seed phrase. Anyone who asks is trying to steal your crypto.
Plan for Emergencies: Have a clear, secure recovery plan for loss, travel, or inheritance—without exposing your full secret to anyone.
Avoid Wallets That Store Your Seed: Avoid wallets or services that store your seed phrase for you — that’s not true self-custody.
Generate Seeds Offline: Generate your seed phrase offline on a trusted device.
Never Store It in Plain Text: Avoid keeping your seed phrase in an easily readable digital format (text files, notes, screenshots, cloud backups).
Don’t Take Photos: Even encrypted photos can be synced, backed up, or recovered without your knowledge.
Never Send or Store It Digitally: Sharing or storing your seed phrase digitally always increases the attack surface — encryption doesn’t eliminate that risk.
Avoid App-Based or Online Encryptors: Third-party apps and online tools require trust you can’t independently verify.