Backups and recovery
Missing or damaged backup? Do not reset a funded wallet before securing access to its funds. A visible balance is not proof you can sign a transfer. Start with the guide for your situation, or test a complete backup before an emergency.
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- Make a backup that worksHow to Test Your Hardware Wallet Backup Before You Need ItA practical backup-test checklist for Ledger, Trezor, and Tangem users: verify the recovery phrase, passphrase, cards, and transfer path before an emergency.Updated Oct 27
- Getting access backForgot Your Hardware Wallet PIN?Forgot the PIN or access code for a Ledger, Trezor, or Tangem wallet? Learn when a reset is safe, when it is dangerous, and how to avoid locking yourself out of crypto.Updated Jul 17
- Planning aheadCrypto Inheritance PlanningYour heirs cannot recover self-custodied crypto with a death certificate. Learn what to document, what not to share, and how to make a hardware wallet inheritance plan safer.Updated Oct 26
Make a backup that works
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- 12-Word vs 24-Word Seed PhraseJul 5
- Paper vs Metal Seed Phrase BackupMay 3
- How to Test Your Hardware Wallet Backup Before You Need ItOct 27
- Should You Store Your Seed Phrase in a Password Manager?Jul 26
- Should You Store Your Hardware Wallet and Seed Phrase Together?Jun 28
- Seed Phrase Mistakes That Cost People MoneyAug 5
Stronger setups
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Planning ahead
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Getting access back
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