A recovery phrase in Trust Wallet is a sequence of 12 words generated when you create a new wallet. It serves as the master key that gives you full access to your funds and assets. Unlike usernames and passwords that can be reset, the recovery phrase is the only way to back up and restore your wallet. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can use this phrase to recover your digital assets on another device.

The recovery phrase is unique to each wallet and must be stored securely. Trust Wallet does not keep a copy of it, meaning that only you have control over your funds. If someone else gains access to your recovery phrase, they can import your wallet and take your assets. Similarly, if you lose it, there is no way to reset or recover it through Trust Wallet’s support team.

Best practices include writing the phrase down on paper and keeping it in a safe place, avoiding digital storage like screenshots or cloud services that could be hacked. Some users even split it into parts and store them separately. The recovery phrase is the most critical element of wallet security, as it ensures that you remain the true owner of your crypto.