A recovery phrase (also known as a seed phrase or mnemonic phrase) is a series of randomly generated words given to users when they create a digital wallet. This phrase acts as a backup for your wallet’s private key, which is essential for accessing and managing your digital assets. Private keys are complex and difficult to remember, so the recovery phrase provides a simpler, human-readable way to recover your wallet. Typically made up of 12, 24, or sometimes 36 words, it serves as a "master key" to regenerate your private key and restore access to your wallet if it is lost, stolen, or compromised.

It's extremely important to keep your recovery phrase secure and private. Anyone with access to it can potentially access and control the funds in your wallet. To protect your assets, it's recommended that you write down the recovery phrase on paper and store it in a safe, offline location—away from potential digital threats like hacking or malware.