What to know first
Start with a trusted device and a private place to record recovery details. This guide covers what to check before you create or import a wallet.
Never share private keys or recovery phrases. This page provides general guidance; verify capabilities in the actual software you use.
A practical review sequence
Check that your device and operating system are trustworthy
Pause and confirm this point independently. Keep a record of relevant non-secret settings and stop whenever the source or request cannot be verified.
Choose create or import deliberately; never overwrite an existing wallet by accident
Do not treat a warning as a routine click-through. Understand the effect of the operation before continuing.
Write the recovery phrase down offline, away from cameras and cloud backups
Review network context and avoid sharing sensitive credentials even with someone claiming to provide support.
Verify the backup before adding assets
Finish with a final check and keep the recovery plan available offline.
Common mistakes and next steps
Avoid deciding based only on token names, page appearance or links received in messages. When in doubt, stop and verify with a known trusted source.