The Right Process for Moving Your Recovery-Phrase Storage
Overview: What should you know about the scenario: The Right Process for Moving Your Recovery-Phrase Storage?
Key takeaway: Your recovery phrase and PIN must never leak. Do every operation on the official device and app, and if something is wrong, stop using the device at once and migrate the assets.
Action steps:
- Pick the new moisture- and fire-proof location in advance.
- Prepare a fresh secure container before the move.
- Ensure nobody else is watching during the transfer.
- After the move, check for and destroy any leftover copies.
- Update your custody list and inform your trusted contact.
Safety reminder: Anyone asking for your recovery phrase or PIN is a scammer. Never enter the recovery phrase into software or webpages, use only official channels for updates and downloads, and migrate assets and report the incident immediately if anything looks off.
