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What to Do if Your Seed Phrase Was Exposed
Learn why an exposed seed phrase is critical and how to move to a clean wallet.
Quick answer
What this usually means
If a seed phrase was exposed, the wallet should be treated as permanently compromised.
Common causes
Why it happens
- The phrase was entered into a phishing site.
- The phrase was stored in a cloud note, screenshot, or chat.
- The phrase was shared with fake support.
- The device storing the phrase was compromised.
Fix path
What to check first
- Create a new wallet with a new seed phrase on a trusted device.
- Move remaining assets to the new wallet when safe.
- Do not reuse the exposed wallet for deposits.
- Revoke approvals only if assets remain and the wallet is not being actively drained.
- Update security habits for seed storage.
Safety note
Do not make the problem worse
- Changing a wallet password does not change the seed phrase.
- Revoking approvals does not protect an exposed seed phrase.
- Never type your seed phrase into websites.