Test your backup before you need it — do a recovery drill
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You wrote down your seed phrase (right?). But have you ever confirmed it actually works? A backup you've never tested is a backup you're only hoping is correct.
Do a quick recovery drill:
- In a wallet app, use the "restore / import from recovery phrase" option with your phrase.
- Confirm it loads the right wallet/address.
- Then remove and set things back up as normal.
Why it's worth 10 minutes:
- Catches a mis-written word, a wrong order, or a missing word — while it's still fixable.
- Proves your device isn't the single point of failure. Phone dies? You can restore.
The worst time to discover a bad backup is the day you actually need it. Test it now, on a calm afternoon, and never worry about it again.
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