How to Restore Your Wallet Safely
Whether you lost your phone or are just upgrading to a new device, restoring your crypto wallet is a moment of high risk. If you enter your seed phrase into a malicious app or a fake website, your funds will be drained instantly.
Follow this guide to restore your wallet safely using the industry-standard BIP-39 Protocol.
The Golden Rule of Recovery
NEVER enter your seed phrase on a computer keyboard, into a Google Form, or take a screenshot of it. Only enter it directly into the secure environment of a trusted non-custodial wallet app.
Step-by-Step Restoration Guide
1. Download an Official App
Scammers buy ads on Google for “MetaMask Support” or “Keyra Wallet Login” that lead to fake sites.
- Always verify the developer name (e.g., “Keyra Labs Inc.”).
- Always download from the official App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Choose “I already have a wallet”
On the welcome screen, select Import Wallet or Restore from Backup.
3. Select “Secret Recovery Phrase”
Most wallets use a 12-word or 24-word phrase. This is the BIP-39 standard that works across almost all modern wallets (Keyra, MetaMask, Ledger, Phantom, Trust Wallet).
4. Enter Your Phrase Offline (Optional but Recommended)
For maximum security:
- Turn on Airplane Mode.
- Enter your seed phrase into Keyra.
- Keyra validates the checksum locally on your device.
- Once verified, turn internet back on to sync your balances.
Common Issues & Fixes
”Invalid Checksum” Error
This means you likely misspelled a word. The BIP-39 wordlist is specific (e.g., uses “apple” but not “apples”).
- Check that all words are lowercase.
- Check for extra spaces.
- verifying the spelling against the official BIP-39 wordlist.
”My Balance is Zero”
Don’t panic. This usually happens because:
- Derivation Path Mismatch: Keyra automatically scans common paths (Legacy, SegWit, Taproot) to find your funds.
- Wrong Network: Ensure you aren’t looking for ETH on the Base network.
Why Migrate to Keyra?
If you are restoring your wallet, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your security. Keyra offers:
- RASP Security: Active protection against malware.
- Visual Vault: See exactly which derivation path your assets are on.
- Passkey Backup: Once migrated, set up an iCloud/Google Passkey backup so you never have to type your seed phrase again.
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