Prepare Before You Type Anything
Confirm you are using official wallet software, update your device, close screen-sharing tools, and make sure nobody is guiding you through private messages.
Recovery safety
Restoring a wallet is one of the highest-risk moments in self-custody. Slow down and keep recovery data inside trusted wallet software only.
Confirm you are using official wallet software, update your device, close screen-sharing tools, and make sure nobody is guiding you through private messages.
For Monero restores, wallet software may ask for a restore height or date so it knows where to begin scanning. If unsure, choose a date before wallet creation rather than guessing a later point.
Backup files can help in some flows, but a seed phrase or key backup remains critical. Store backups separately and never upload them into a web form.
FAQ
Support can explain steps, but nobody should need your seed phrase, private keys, or wallet password.
The wallet may still be syncing, or the restore height/date may be too recent. Check official restore guidance before changing anything risky.