💾 Practical guide
Move to a New Device Safely
Prepare your backup, restore carefully, and retire the old device without rushing.
Review each step in order
01
Step 1
While the old device works, verify that the backup is readable and stored safely.
02
Step 2
Install the wallet from a verified source on the new device and check recovered addresses.
03
Step 3
Only after verification should you decide how to wipe sensitive data from the old device.
Why it matters
Prepare your backup, restore carefully, and retire the old device without rushing. Blockchain transactions may be irreversible. Leave enough time to inspect credentials and transaction details.
Watch out for
Websites asking for recovery words, lookalike domains, and unexplained signing prompts should all trigger a pause and review.