Security Center

Wallet Security Guide

Learn how to protect your wallet and funds from the most common threats. Then test your knowledge with our security quiz.

Security Topics

Your private key (or seed phrase) is the master password to your wallet. Anyone who has it, owns your funds — permanently and irrevocably.

Write your seed phrase on paper and store in a fireproof safe or safety deposit box

Make multiple physical copies in different locations

Use a hardware wallet for large or long-term holdings

Use a strong, unique password for your wallet app

Never save seed phrases digitally — no photos, notes apps, cloud storage, or email

Never type your seed phrase into any website — only your wallet app during recovery

Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone — ever, no exceptions

Never store your seed phrase on an internet-connected device

Security Quiz

5 questions — test your knowledge

Question 1 of 5Score: 0/0

A Telegram user claiming to be 'VSG Official Support' DMs you asking for your seed phrase to 'verify your wallet'. What do you do?