What to know first
A device password is not the same as a recovery phrase. Understand what each protects and how to prepare for forgotten credentials.
Never share private keys or recovery phrases. This page provides general guidance; verify capabilities in the actual software you use.
A practical review sequence
Differentiate device locks, app passwords and recovery phrases
Pause and confirm this point independently. Keep a record of relevant non-secret settings and stop whenever the source or request cannot be verified.
Use strong credentials and trusted device authentication
Do not treat a warning as a routine click-through. Understand the effect of the operation before continuing.
Avoid unknown password recovery websites
Review network context and avoid sharing sensitive credentials even with someone claiming to provide support.
Verify your recovery backup before resetting an app
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.