Cannot Import Wallet "Invalid mnemonic phrase" Error

What to do if I get “Invalid mnemonic phrase” error?

The Recovery Phrase is the master key for all your assets. All Private Keys that holds your crypto assets are derived from the 12-word Recovery Phrase.

When you encounter an “Invalid menemonic phrase” Error, you need to check the following:

  • The words are separated by a single space.
  • The words should be in the correct order.
  • The words are all in lowercase.
  • The words are spelled correctly.
  • The words are included in this word list .

If you are still encountering errors, you can check your Recovery Phrase on Ian Coleman’s website. Once you go to the website, turn off your Internet connection for added security. Paste your Recovery Phrase on the BIP39 Mnemonic field to determine if you have the correct set of words.

The Recovery Phrase is an industry standard of encryption that is being used by almost all crypto wallets. You will always be able to restore a wallet if the above requirements are met.

Note:
The Recovery Phrase is the most important part of your wallet. If you lose it, there is no other way to restore access to your wallet.

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