How to verify your secret recovery phrase?

Problem

You are worried that your all-important secret recovery phrase is correct and would like to verify it. 

Cause

The secret recovery phrase is the most important piece of information related to controlling ADA via the Lace wallet and it is difficult to remember so it may be necessary to validate it from time to time for peace of mind. 

Solution

There are many reasons why you need to use your secret recovery phrase. For example, if you lose your password, or if you need to delete and restore your wallet, then you will need to use your secret recovery phrase. Many people are worried that they may not be able to do this properly and will lose control of their wallet and lose all their ADA. If you are not sure whether the secret recovery phrase you saved when creating the wallet is correct, then you can check it like this before you delete your wallet:

1. Click the User icon

2. Click Settings

3. Scroll down to Security

4. Click Show passphrase

5. Enter Password

6. Click Show Passphrase

For feedback or support, please be sure to submit a ticket to the IOHK support team from the Help menu in Lace, or by using the submit a request form.