{"id":13266,"date":"2023-06-13T22:36:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T22:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/?p=13266"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:19:57","slug":"5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for saving your seed phrase"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#5_tips_for_saving_your_seed_phrase\" >5 tips for saving your seed phrase<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#1-_do_not_write_down_your_seed_phrase_digitally\" >1- Do not write down your seed phrase digitally.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#2-_keep_words_away_from_the_cameras\" >2- Keep words away from the cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#3-_do_not_read_your_seed_phrase_aloud\" >3- Do not read your seed phrase aloud.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#4-_be_the_only_one_with_access_to_them_or_only_share_them_with_people_you_trust_a_lot\" >4- Be the only one with access to them (or only share them with people you trust a lot).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/5-tips-for-saving-your-seed-phrase\/#5-_create_a_plan_in_case_of_accidents\" >5- Create a plan in case of accidents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span><p>As the famous phrase goes \u201cprevention is better than cure\u201d. That is why it is very important that you are careful when it comes to keeping your seed phrase and take certain precautions\u00a0<strong>that will help you to reinforce your security in a very simple way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you still don\u2019t know what a seed phrase is, it would be a good idea to read our previous article entitled:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-the-seed-phrase-and-why-is-it-so-important\/\">What is a seed phrase and why is it so important?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have time to read the whole article, let me explain in simple terms what a seed phrase is.<\/p>\n<p>The seed phrase is\u00a0<strong>a set of 12 or 24 words<\/strong>\u00a0that you receive once you create a new wallet. With these words in your possession you become\u00a0<strong>the absolute owner<\/strong>\u00a0of the funds in that wallet.<\/p>\n<p>If you lose the seed phrase\u00a0<strong>you lose access to your funds<\/strong>\u00a0and that is why it is so important to know how to keep them safe. a.\u00a0<b><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col small-12 large-12\">\n<div class=\"col-inner\">\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_tips_for_saving_your_seed_phrase\"><\/span><b>5 tips for saving your seed phrase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the Internet you will find thousands of tips and recommendations on how to manage and preserve your seed phrase. In this article we have compiled what we believe to be\u00a0<strong>the most important<\/strong>\u00a0ones, taking into account people\u2019s opinions, specialists\u2019 recommendations and personal experiences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"image_538389196\" class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\">\n<div class=\"img-inner dark\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2-300x217.jpg 300w\" alt=\"5 consejos para guardar tu frase semilla Bitnovo\" width=\"728\" height=\"526\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2-300x217.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-consejos-blog-2.jpg\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_do_not_write_down_your_seed_phrase_digitally\"><\/span><b>1- Do not write down your seed phrase digitally.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ideal is to write down your seed phrase in a physical way. It can be a piece of paper, a metal plate, or whatever will help you in the task of preserving those words over time without suffering wear and tear or danger of accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Most people choose to write them down on paper and it is advisable in such cases to<strong>\u00a0make several copies<\/strong>\u00a0of the same words and keep them\u00a0<strong>in different places<\/strong>\u00a0in your home (if you can, even in different houses).<\/p>\n<p>It is very important\u00a0<strong>not to write down your seed key digitally<\/strong>\u00a0because if your device (mobile, computer) is infected, a hacker could gain access to your funds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_keep_words_away_from_the_cameras\"><\/span><b>2- Keep words away from the cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have already watched the Black Mirror series (or not), you will know that it is possible that the camera on your phone or laptop can be used by malicious actors with the aim of obtaining information about your identity or what you do.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is of vital importance to\u00a0<strong>keep your seed phrase away from any type of camera<\/strong>\u00a0that can read them. Both at the moment of writing them down for the first time and at the moment of using them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_do_not_read_your_seed_phrase_aloud\"><\/span><b>3- Do not read your seed phrase aloud.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This tip is based on the same premise as the previous tip and is just as important. Do not give malicious actors opportunities to steal our seed and take our cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Microphones on electronic devices\u00a0<\/strong>can be an attack vector that bad guys often exploit, which is why it\u2019s critical\u00a0<strong>not to say your seed phrase out loud<\/strong>. Never.<\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_be_the_only_one_with_access_to_them_or_only_share_them_with_people_you_trust_a_lot\"><\/span><b>4- Be the only one with access to them (or only share them with people you trust a lot).<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember that these magic words are the key to your personal funds and, as with the keys to your house,\u00a0<strong>it is best to share them as little as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I am not the one to tell you with whom you should or should not do it, but in my personal opinion I recommend doing it\u00a0<strong>only with people you trust a lot and who are unconditional.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be especially careful in sharing it with partners or people who today may be part of your life, but it is not certain that they will be in the future. Because, if there is something worse than seeing your ex happy without you, it is\u00a0<strong>that he or she rides around in a Lamborghini bought with your cryptocurrencies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_create_a_plan_in_case_of_accidents\"><\/span><b>5- Create a plan in case of accidents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Accidents can happen and\u00a0<strong>we have to be prepared<\/strong>\u00a0in case that happens. There is no point in taking cryptos to the crypt.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we advise you to create a plan in case of unforeseen events so that your trusted people can access the funds even if they do not understand much about the world of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>On the Internet you can find hundreds of techniques to create a secure plan, although in principle it will be enough to share with your trusted people where the seed phrase that grants access to the funds is located.<\/p>\n<p>As a bonus tip I recommend you to be very careful when choosing the right wallet for your funds. Do your own research and study the companies and the team behind each wallet.<\/p>\n<p>At Bitnovo we are proud to have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitnovo-crypto-wallet-jose-molina-tells-us-everything-about-the-app\/\">our own wallet<\/a>\u00a0of the latest generation, as this allows us to be in tune with our principles. We don\u2019t want to be the custodians of your cryptocurrencies, we want you to be the absolute owner of your own funds and we make that more than clear\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/why-do-we-choose-not-to-be-a-cryptocurrency-custodian\/\">in this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>As the famous phrase goes \u201cprevention is better than cure\u201d. That is why it is very important that you are careful when it comes to keeping your seed phrase and take certain precautions\u00a0that will help you to reinforce your security in a very simple way. If you still don\u2019t know what a seed phrase is, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrencies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13266"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24551,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13266\/revisions\/24551"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}