What to know first
Offline storage reduces some exposure, but it does not remove all risks. Understand the distinction between storage, viewing and transaction signing.
Never share private keys or recovery phrases. This page provides general guidance; verify capabilities in the actual software you use.
A practical review sequence
Distinguish cold storage from an online software wallet
Pause and confirm this point independently. Keep a record of relevant non-secret settings and stop whenever the source or request cannot be verified.
Never enter private credentials into web forms
Do not treat a warning as a routine click-through. Understand the effect of the operation before continuing.
Review details on the signing device before approval
Review network context and avoid sharing sensitive credentials even with someone claiming to provide support.
Plan for hardware loss and backup recovery
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.