Why You Should Never Type the Recovery Phrase Into Software
Overview: Why You Should Never Type the Recovery Phrase Into Software — here are the key points in plain English.
Key takeaway: Backup and recovery must happen on the device itself — the recovery phrase should never be typed into software.
Action steps:
- Download Ledger Live only from the official entry point and confirm it is the latest version.
- Follow the prompts, connect the device and confirm each action on the device.
- Locate the corresponding feature entry in Ledger Live and configure it step by step.
- Verify each step by checking that the on-screen values match.
- Finish by saving or syncing the settings as instructed.
Safety reminder: Use only the official Ledger site and Ledger Live. Never type your recovery phrase or PIN into a webpage and never share them with anyone. Pause and verify the moment anything looks unusual.
