Know what each credential controls
Verify the website, device and request rather than trusting familiar-looking names.
Private Keys and Recovery Phrases
Private keys and recovery phrases are highly sensitive, but they serve different purposes. Understand the distinction, common exposure paths, offline handling and why no legitimate troubleshooting guide should ask you to share either secret.
Know what each credential controls
Begin by understanding the situation, recognizing risks and keeping credentials private.
Reduce copying and screenshot risks
Check whether credentials could be copied, uploaded or disclosed to another party.
Reject all requests for secrets
When uncertain, stop and confirm facts through a separate trusted source.
Respond to suspected exposure
Revisit backup and access checks before an emergency reveals missing information.
Turn principles into practical checks
- Know what each credential controls
- Reduce copying and screenshot risks
- Reject all requests for secrets
Next step: verify and document
Before an important transfer or recovery, verify the actual interface and independently documented behavior. This is educational material, not a transaction service.