Backup & Recovery
How to Back Up Your Wallet
Backing up your wallet is the single most important step to securing your funds. If you lose your device or forget your PIN, your recovery phrase is the only way to restore access. Important: SecondFi cannot recover your wallet if you lose your recovery phrase. Store it safely. Go to Profile > Wallet Management and select Back up recovery phrase Authenticate using your PIN, password, or biometrics. Your recovery phrase will be displayed. Write it down carefully and storeFew readersUnderstanding Your Recovery Phrase
Every time you restore a SecondFi wallet, you will be asked for a secret list of words that grants full access to your funds. This list of words is called a recovery phrase. It may also be referred to as a mnemonic phrase, seed phrase, or backup phrase. What is a recovery phrase? Your SecondFi recovery phrase is a human-readable backup of your wallet's private keys, generated when you first create the wallet. Anyone who has this phrase can restore the wallet and control all assets in iFew readersWhat to Do If You Forget Your PIN or Password
SecondFi is a self-custodial wallet, which means we cannot reset your PIN or encryption password on your behalf. On the lock screen, tap the Forgot PIN link. This will initiate a destructive reset, permanently wiping the wallet data from your device. You must then restore your wallet using your 24-word recovery phrase. Warning: Without your recovery phrase, a device reset wiFew readersProtecting Yourself from Scams
The launch of SecondFi is an opportunity scammers may try to exploit. Fraudsters create fake apps, fake websites, and fake support accounts designed to steal your funds. This article tells you exactly what to look for and how to stay safe. The only official source for the SecondFi app Download SecondFi from secondfi.io only, or search for "SecondFi" directly in the official Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Do not download the app from any other link,Few readers
App Security Settings
Setting Up Biometric Authentication
Biometric authentication (Face ID or fingerprint) allows you to unlock your wallet and confirm transactions quickly and securely. Go to Profile > Security. Enable biometrics and follow your device's prompts to enrol your face or fingerprint. Once enrolled, you can use biometrics to unlock the app and sign transactions instead of entering your PIN.Few readersSetting Up App Lock
App Lock ensures your wallet is protected when you are not actively using it. Go to Profile > Security > App Lock. Set the inactivity timeout that triggers the lock screen (e.g., Immediate, 1 min, 5 min). Ensure your PIN and biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) are configured for quick and secure unlocking.Few readers