Why You Should Back Up Your Recovery Phrase
Trust Wallet makes getting started easy. You are not immediately required to back up
your recovery phrase (also called a secret phrase or seed phrase, a unique set of 12
words that serves as the master key to your wallet) during setup. However, creating a
secure backup is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your funds.
Your recovery phrase allows you to restore access to your funds if you lose or change your device. If you lose this phrase and have not backed it up, your crypto assets cannot be recovered.
To stay secure:
Write down your recovery phrase on paper.
Store it safely in a secure, offline location.
Avoid digital storage (for example, screenshots, cloud services, email, or notes
apps), which can expose your phrase to theft.
For a visual walkthrough, watch the youtube tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwfaO1iJoN0
How to Back Up Your Recovery Phrase in Trust Wallet Mobile App
Follow these steps to back up your recovery phrase in the mobile app:
Open the Trust Wallet app on your mobile device.
Log in using your PIN or biometric authentication (fingerprint or face ID).
Tap the wallet name at the top of the main screen.
Tap the three dots (...) next to your wallet name.
Select Manual Backup.
Enter your PIN or password to reveal your 12-word recovery phrase.
Write down all 12 words carefully, in the exact order they appear.
Store the written copy in a safe, private, and offline location.
The GIF above shows how to tap the wallet name to be able to go into the wallets screen.
The GIF above shows how to click the three dots, and select Manual Backup from the Trust Wallet home screen.
The GIF above shows the PIN entry screen that appears before your 12-word recovery phrase is revealed. Once recovery phrase is displayed on screen, write each word down in the numbered order shown, then confirm by re-entering the words when prompted.
How to Back Up Your Recovery Phrase in the Trust Wallet Browser Extension
Follow these steps to back up your recovery phrase in the browser extension:
Open the Trust Wallet browser extension.
Log in using your PIN or biometric authentication.
Select the wallet selector (the wallet name with the down arrow) at the top of
the home screen.Select Manage Wallets.
Select Back up your Secret Phrase next to the appropriate wallet.
Select Show to reveal your secret phrase.
Write down all the words carefully in the exact order they appear.
Select Proceed.
Re-enter the secret phrase words by selecting them in the correct order to confirm your backup, then select Next.
Store the written copy in a safe, private, and offline location.
Important Security Tips
Your recovery phrase is your wallet. Anyone who has it can access and move your funds without restriction.
Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, including Trust Wallet support.
Trust Wallet will never ask for your recovery phrase.
Do not enter your recovery phrase on any website or app other than the official
Trust Wallet app.If your recovery phrase is lost or stolen, Trust Wallet cannot help recover your
funds. You are the sole owner and guardian of your crypto.Never use a recovery phrase provided by someone else. If another person gave you the phrase, that person controls the wallet and can access your funds at any time.