How to check the Recovery phrase (for iOS/Android)
- Tap [Wallet] on the back screen
- Type Passcode to access to the wallet
- Tap setting icon on the top right of the wallet screen
- Tap [Recovery phrase] and type passcode again
- Tap [Show] to display your wallet's Recovery phrase
*You can't check the recovery phrase if this wallet was imported with private key
The Recovery phrase is an important phrase to use when logging into your wallet again or linking it to another wallet.
Please keep in mind the following precautions.
What is a recovery phrase?
The recovery phrase is an important phrase to use when logging into your wallet again or linking it to another wallet. Please observe the following precautions and store properly.
The risks include:
- If you lose your recovery phrase, you won't be able to put it in your wallet.
- I forget where I keep it
- If someone sees it, the assets in your wallet will be stolen!
Points to keep in mind
- Never let others see
- Never tell your friends or other users your recovery phrase even if they ask for it
- Store your expensive and important items in a safe
Scammers will trick you into telling you that you need to enter your secret recovery phrase to recover your MetaMask, but the official will never ask for your recovery phrase.