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Recovery Option - APP & PC

Updated: Sep 26, 2023

Introduction


"MetaMask" operates differently from traditional websites and services. Unlike these platforms, which have central databases or banks responsible for controlling and recovering your accounts, in MetaMask, all the power belongs to the holder of a master key. This master key is your "Secret Recovery Phrase."



Understanding Your Secret Recovery Phrase

  1. Your Secret Recovery Phrase is a series of 12 words that are generated when you first set up MetaMask.

  2. This phrase acts as a master key, allowing you to recover your wallet and funds if you ever lose access.

  3. It's of utmost importance that you secure your wallet by keeping your Secret Recovery Phrase both safe and secret.


  • Expert Tip: If anyone gets access to it, they will have the "master key" to your wallet and can freely access and take all of your funds.


Securing Your Secret Recovery Phrase

  1. Safely save your Secret Recovery Phrase.

  2. You can write it down, hide it somewhere, put it in a safe deposit box or use a secure password manager.

  3. Some users even engrave their phrases onto a metal plate!


  • Expert Tip: Remember, nobody, not even the team at MetaMask, can help you recover your wallet if you lose your Secret Recovery Phrase. So, it's essential to keep it safe.

  • Remember: The "Seed Phrase" and "Secret Recovery Phrase" in MetaMask are the same. They're a unique set of 12 words serving as your wallet's master key.


Finding Your Seed Phrase in MetaMask Mobile

  1. If you haven't written down your Secret Recovery Phrase and stored it somewhere safe, you should do it now.

  2. To find your Secret Recovery Phrase, go to "Settings" in your MetaMask app.

  3. Then, navigate to "Security & Privacy."

  4. From there, select "Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase."

  5. Ensure you are alone and in a safe place before revealing your phrase.



Conclusion


Understanding and securing your Secret Recovery Phrase is crucial for the safe use of MetaMask. By understanding what a Secret Recovery Phrase is and how to protect it, you're one step closer to securely managing your digital assets.


  • Expert Tip: Never share this phrase with anyone, even with MetaMask's team or anyone purporting to be from support services. If anyone ever asks you for it, they're likely trying to scam you.

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