A recovery phrase is another name for a seed phrase used to restore access to a wallet.

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Short definition

Recovery Phrase is a recovery phrase is another name for a seed phrase used to restore access to a wallet.

Simple explanation

The recovery phrase is a backup for wallet access. It should not be typed into random websites, chats, forms, or support pages.

Why it matters

Fake support agents and phishing pages often ask for recovery phrases to steal wallets.

Example context

If a phone is lost, the recovery phrase may be used to restore the wallet on a new device.

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