How to Recover a Lost Crypto Wallet

Crypto wallets can be lost due to device damage, forgotten passwords, misplaced recovery phrases, or security breaches. This guide explains how to recover your wallet and prevent future loss.

Common Reasons Wallets Are Lost

• Device loss or failure

• Corrupted files or software bugs

• Phishing attacks or hacks

• Forgotten passwords or seed phrases

How to Recover a Wallet

• Restore from recovery phrase (if available)

• Use a backup or encrypted cloud storage

• Explore professional recovery services for damaged hardware

• Search forums or official wallet support for specific wallet recovery methods

Preventing Future Loss

• Backup your recovery phrase in multiple secure locations

• Use multisig wallets or hardware wallets for added protection

• Avoid storing sensitive keys online

Why Leather Helps

Leather provides full control through self-custody and access to your seed phrase. Recovery is straightforward if you secure your key and follow best practices.

Learn more in our guide on securing secret keys.