Checking your Trust Wallet secret phrase is very easy and can be done in just a couple of clicks (or taps). Recovering Trust Wallet with a secret phrase is equally as easy and allows you to transfer your Trust Wallet account between different devices with minimum effort.

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to check, backup, and recover your Trust Wallet secret phrase.

How to install Trust Wallet

If you don’t have a Trust Wallet installed, you can do so by following the following steps. It’s worth noting that crypto users often compare Trust Wallet and MetaMask, as they are the two most popular cryptocurrency hot wallets.

Trust Wallet or MetaMask?

Trust Wallet is best for users who are searching for a simple-to-use wallet that supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dozens of other networks. MetaMask supports Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains only but has some advanced customization options that Trust Wallet lacks.

Step 1: Go to the Trust Wallet website

To get started, visit Trust Wallet’s official website. You can also find Trust Wallet in popular browser extension marketplaces or iOS and Android app stores.

Step 2: Download and install the Trust Wallet app or browser extension

For the purposes of this guide, we’ll be using the Trust Wallet browser extension for Chrome. Please note that the process of using the extension or a mobile app is virtually the same as both versions offer the same features and a very similar interface.

Step 3: Create a new wallet

Next, click on Create a new wallet.

Step 4: Set your password

You’ll have to create a new password. Make sure to use 8 or more characters with at least one upper case character, one digit, and at least one symbol (for example, “$” or “-”).

Step 5: Your wallet is ready to use

After these initial steps, the wallet is ready to use. If you need a more comprehensive guide, with more emphasis given to each of the above steps, we suggest you read our guide on creating a crypto wallet.

How to confirm and backup secret phrase in Trust Wallet

After installing your Trust Wallet, you must confirm and back up your Trust Wallet secret phrase. This is a good practice and instrumental in keeping your crypto secure.

Step 1: Start the process of backing up your sacred phrase

The first time you open Trust Wallet, a notification will appear at the top, prompting you to backup your secret phrase. Click on it to start the process.

Step 2: Reveal your secret password by entering your password

Next, click on Show and then enter your password to reveal the secret phrase. Click on Submit to continue.

Step 3: Back up your secret phrase

A popup will appear with all 12 words that your secret phrase consists of. Click on Proceed after writing down your secret phrase. It’s strongly advised that you never store your secret phrase in digital form, as that introduces additional potential attack vectors. To learn more about seed phrase security, check out our article on generating a seed phrase.

Step 4: Confirm your secret phrase

To confirm your secret phrase, you’ll have to enter the 12 words that you wrote down in the previous step. This step makes sure that you’ve written down your secret phrase without any errors. Click on Next once you finish.

It’s worth noting that storing your secret phrase on a piece of paper is very risky, as it’s very prone to physical damage. To ensure maximum protection, we suggest you use a metal seed phrase storage device.

How to check the Trust Wallet phrase

If you use Trust Wallet regularly, but you forgot to write down your secret phrase after setting up your wallet for the first time, don’t worry – you can easily check your secret phrase at any time by following these instructions.

Step 1: Go to settings

Click on Settings in the bottom menu.

Step 2: Click on view secret phrase

Select View Secret Phrase from the list of menu items.

Step 3: Enter your password to reveal secret phrase

Next, enter your Trust Wallet password as a safety measure. Then, click Reveal.

Step 4: View your secret phrase

The 12-word secret phrase will appear in a popup window. You can write it down or download it but don’t share it with anyone.

How to restore or recover Trust Wallet

If you want to restore your Trust Wallet account you can do so by using your secret phrase. This can come in handy when you start using a new device and want to retain access to your crypto assets handled by Trust Wallet.

Step 1: Import your existing wallet with the secret phrase

Start by opening the setup wizard and clicking on Import or recover wallet from the list of available options.

Step 2: Set a new password

Create a new passord. Make sure to use 8 or more characters with at least one upper case character, one digit, and at least one symbol (for example, “$” or “-”).

Step 3: Enter your 12-word secret phrase

Write down your secret phrase and click on the Next button to proceed.

Step 4: Your wallet and crypto assets have been successfully imported

If the secret phrase is entered correctly, you’ll see the following message.

The bottom line

As you can see from the steps outlined above, Trust Wallet makes it very easy to check and recover the secret phrase. Now that you’ve mastered the security aspect of things, you can proceed by funding your Trust Wallet and start using it for DeFi, trading, and other use cases.

We should note that if you want maximum security, you shouldn’t keep most of your crypto in an online wallet such as Trust Wallet. To ensure your crypto is as safe as possible, it’s highly recommended that you use cryptocurrency hardware wallets. It’s worth noting that hot wallets and cold wallets can be used simultaneously, combining the convenience of hot wallets with the security of cold wallets.