# Seed Phrase (Recovery Phrase)

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## Definition

A sequence of 12 or 24 words that encodes a wallet's private key and can be used to recover the wallet on any compatible application. A seed phrase grants complete access to a wallet — it must be written down, stored securely offline, and never shared with anyone or entered into any website.

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