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# Backup and Recovery

## Recovery Phrase

The recovery phrase is the primary backup for a full wallet account. Store it offline and never publish it.

## Restore Flow

Users can restore wallet state by importing the recovery phrase and letting the wallet scan the chain for owned outputs.

## Scan Key Imports

Some flows support scan-key based import or detection. A scan key is sensitive: it can reveal detection capability and should not be posted publicly.

## Best Practices

* Test recovery with an empty or low-value wallet before relying on it.
* Keep backups away from the device.
* Do not store seed phrases in screenshots, chats, or cloud notes.
* Revoke or rotate any token accidentally shared during support.


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