Seed Phrase Security Analyzer
Rate your seed phrase storage security. Answer 10 quick questions about how you store your crypto recovery phrase — get a score and specific recommendations. We never ask for your actual seed phrase.
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Where is your seed phrase stored?
Select the primary medium you use to store your seed phrase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a seed phrase and why does its security matter?+
A seed phrase (also called a recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase) is a set of 12 or 24 words generated when you create a crypto wallet. It is the master key to all funds in that wallet. Anyone who has your seed phrase can access and steal your crypto from anywhere in the world. If you lose your seed phrase and lose access to your wallet device, your funds are gone permanently. This is why how you store your seed phrase is one of the most important security decisions in crypto.
Does this tool ask for my actual seed phrase?+
No — this tool never asks for your seed phrase, private keys, or any sensitive wallet information. It only asks questions about your storage practices (where you keep it, how many copies exist, etc.) and gives you a score based on your answers. You should never enter your seed phrase into any website, form, or tool. Any site that asks for your seed phrase is likely a scam.
What is the safest way to store a seed phrase?+
The safest approach combines several practices: store your seed phrase on a metal plate (fire and water resistant) rather than paper, keep 2-3 copies in geographically separated locations (such as your home and a safe deposit box), ensure no digital copies exist (no photos, cloud backups, or emails), test that you can recover your wallet from the phrase, and regularly verify that your backups are intact. Adding a passphrase (25th word) provides an additional layer of protection.
Should I store my seed phrase in a password manager?+
This is debated in the security community. A password manager is significantly better than plain text files, screenshots, or cloud storage because the data is encrypted. However, password managers are still software connected to the internet, which means they can be targets for sophisticated attacks. For maximum security, most experts recommend keeping seed phrases exclusively in physical form (paper or metal) with no digital copies whatsoever. If you do use a password manager, treat it as a secondary backup rather than your primary storage.