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Seed phrase

Also: recovery phrase, seed phrases, mnemonic phrase

A list of 12 or 24 words that can recreate all the private keys in a wallet. Never share it.

Anyone who asks for your seed phrase is trying to steal from you. No legitimate support team, exchange or app will ever need it.

Go deeperSeed phrases and private keys

Private keyA secret number that proves ownership of crypto. Anyone who has it can move the funds.
WalletSoftware or a device that stores the keys you need to access and move your crypto.
PhishingTricking someone into giving up passwords, keys or approvals by pretending to be a trusted party.