How to Recover a SeedAddress Phrase
Learn how SeedAddress reproduces a mnemonic locally and which inputs and backups recovery requires.
A seed phrase can restore a compatible wallet. If you created your phrase with SeedAddress, you can try to reproduce it using exactly the same inputs. This guide explains the requirements and limits of the process; SeedAddress cannot recover phrases created by other wallets.
The Importance of the Seed Phrase
The seed phrase serves as the foundation of your digital asset security. It's essential for restoring your wallets in case of device loss or theft. However, memorizing the seed phrase can be complex, and jotting it down physically poses security risks.
Recovery with SeedAddress
SeedAddress can reproduce a phrase deterministically. The browser uses the coordinates resolved for the selected place, your password, the word count, and the language. WebCrypto performs the derivation locally; the password, its hash, and the mnemonic are not sent to the server. The same place may produce a different result if the map provider later returns different coordinates.
This approach can be convenient, but it does not remove the need for a backup. An address is public information, and a five-character password is supported for legacy compatibility rather than recommended for new use. Keep a secure offline backup and never reuse the password elsewhere.
The Step-by-Step Process
To reproduce a phrase you created with SeedAddress:
- Open the SeedAddress platform and select the same place.
- Use the same coordinates, password, word count, and language used originally.
- The browser derives the mnemonic locally with WebCrypto.
- Verify the result and keep a secure offline backup.
Conclusion
Recovery depends on reproducing every derivation input. SeedAddress does not guarantee recovery if the password is lost, the selected coordinates change, or the phrase was not backed up. Treat the mnemonic as the wallet key and protect it accordingly.