Setting Up Your Safepal Wallet Recovery Seed Phrase Extension Step by Step

Begin by downloading the official Safepal Seed Phrase Extension directly from the Safepal website or the Chrome Web Store. Avoid third-party sources to eliminate any risk of compromised software. Once the extension is added to your browser, open it and select the option to Create a New Wallet.

You will now see your unique set of 24 recovery words. This is the most critical step. Write each word down in the exact order presented, using a physical pen and the paper backup card provided with your Safepal hardware wallet. Do not save a digital copy on your phone or computer. Double-check the sequence for accuracy before you proceed to the next screen.

The extension will then ask you to verify your phrase by selecting the words in the correct order. This confirms you have a proper backup. After successful verification, you will set a strong password specifically for the extension’s local encryption. This password protects your seed phrase data within the browser and is not recoverable if forgotten.

With the extension configured, you can connect it to your Safepal hardware wallet. Open the Safepal App, go to the ‘Wallet’ section, and tap the ‘Connect to Extension’ icon. A QR code will appear. Use the extension’s scan function to read this code, establishing a secure, encrypted link between your hardware device and the software tool.

This setup transforms the extension into a powerful interface for managing your assets. You can now view token balances across multiple networks, prepare transactions, and access decentralized applications directly from your browser. Every transaction must still be physically confirmed on your Safepal hardware device, ensuring your private keys remain offline and secure.

Safepal Wallet Recovery Seed Phrase Extension Setup Guide

Install the official safepal wallet support (safepal-extension.cc) Extension only from the Chrome Web Store or the official Safepal website to avoid fraudulent copies. Never accept the extension file from a third-party message or website.

After adding the extension to your browser, launch it and select the ‘Create Wallet’ option. You will then generate your new 12-word recovery seed phrase. Treat this moment with maximum attention.

Write down the 12 words in the exact order they appear. Follow these rules for secure backup:

• Use the physical backup card provided in the Safepal hardware wallet box, or a dedicated metal seed phrase plate.
• Write with a permanent pen on a durable material. Pencil or digital screens are not acceptable.
• Create two identical copies. Store each in separate, secure physical locations, like a safe or a locked drawer.
• Never store a photo, screenshot, or typed document of your seed phrase on any internet-connected device. Cloud storage, email, or notes apps are high-risk.

The extension will ask you to verify the phrase by selecting the words in the correct sequence. This step confirms you recorded the seed accurately. Complete this verification to finalize your wallet creation.

For connecting a Safepal hardware wallet, choose ‘Connect Hardware Wallet’ instead of creating a new seed. Your existing seed phrase remains secured on the physical device; the extension becomes a viewing and transaction interface without exposing your private keys.

Your seed phrase is the master key to your funds. If you lose it, you lose access to your cryptocurrency. The extension itself does not store or recover this phrase for you; your written record is the only reliable backup.

How to Generate and Write Down Your 24-Word Recovery Phrase

Complete the wallet creation process in the SafePal app until the system prompts you to back up your recovery phrase. The app will generate the 24 words for you; never accept a phrase from another source.

Find a quiet, private space with no cameras–including those on phones, laptops, or webcams. This prevents digital snooping while you handle your sensitive phrase.

Use the official SafePal Steel Card or a quality pen with permanent ink on acid-free paper. Ballpoint pens can fade; avoid pencils entirely. Write each word clearly on the provided numbered lines.

Double-check your handwriting for legibility. Verify the sequence twice, confirming each word matches the one shown on your device screen. A single mistake can make recovery impossible.

Store the written phrase in a secure, dry place immediately, like a fireproof safe. Do not store digital copies–no photos, cloud notes, or text files. Your physical backup is the only copy you should create.

Steps to Add the Extension and Import Your Wallet Using the Seed

Open your browser’s web store and search for “SafePal Wallet Extension.” Select the official extension and click Add to Browser. Confirm the installation when prompted; the SafePal icon will appear in your toolbar.

Click the new SafePal icon and choose Get Started. On the next screen, select Import Wallet instead of creating a new one.

You will see a field to enter your secret recovery phrase. Type or paste all 12 or 24 words in the exact order, with a single space between each word. Double-check for any spelling errors before proceeding.

Next, set a strong Wallet Password. This password encrypts your extension data locally; it is not your seed phrase but is required for daily access. Confirm the password and click Import.

After a brief moment, your wallet dashboard will load, displaying your asset balances. Your wallet is now active in the extension. For security, lock the extension when not in use and never share your seed phrase or wallet password.

Verifying the Import and Setting Up a New Password

Immediately check your wallet’s total balance and transaction list against your records from the previous wallet. Confirm that all expected assets and recent activity are visible and correct.

Navigate to a small, non-critical asset and try sending a tiny test transaction. This action confirms the seed phrase grants full signing capability, not just view-only access. You can cancel the transaction after verifying the correct network fee appears.

Once the import is verified, establish a new, strong password for your SafePal app. This password encrypts the app locally on your device. Create a unique password you haven’t used elsewhere, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Store this password separately from your recovery seed phrase. Using a password manager is a reliable method. Your seed phrase restores your blockchain assets; this password only locks the app interface on that specific phone.

Finally, enable all available security layers within the SafePal settings. Turn on app lock with biometrics (fingerprint or face ID) for quick, secure access. Review the transaction signing security settings to require your password or biometrics for every outgoing transfer.

FAQ:

I lost my 13th word extension sheet. Can I still recover my wallet if I have the original 12-word phrase?

Yes, you can. The 13th, 14th, or 15th word (the extension) is an optional feature in SafePal. Your core wallet is secured by the standard 12-word recovery phrase. If you set up an extension but lose it, you should restore using only the 12 main words. This will open your “standard” wallet. The separate wallet that was secured by the 12 words *plus* the extension will remain inaccessible without that extra word. You would need to create a new extension and transfer assets from the old wallet if you recover it later.

What’s the actual point of adding more words if the 12-word seed is already secure?

The main use is creating a hidden wallet or a decoy wallet within the same set of 12 words. Think of your 12-word phrase as a main vault. Adding a 13th word creates a completely new, separate vault. If someone forces you to give your seed phrase, you could provide the 12 words, which opens a decoy wallet with a small amount of funds. Your real, larger funds remain safe in the hidden wallet accessed by the 12 words plus your secret extension. It adds a physical layer of security beyond the digital encryption.

Is the extension word case-sensitive? Can I use spaces or numbers?

The extension word functions like an extra part of your seed phrase. It is case-sensitive. “MySecret” is different from “mysecret”. You can use any combination of letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and spaces. A strong extension is like a strong password: long, unpredictable, and unique. Write it down separately from your 12-word phrase and store it in a different physical location for better security.

I restored my wallet with the 12 words and my extension, but my crypto balance is zero. What did I do wrong?

The most common cause is entering the extension word incorrectly. Check for typos, exact capitalization, and extra spaces at the start or end. Remember, “Wallet1” and “wallet1” generate different addresses. Also, confirm you are looking at the correct cryptocurrency network within the app. If you used the extension during the initial setup, you must enter the *exact* same extension every time you restore. Even a single character difference will open a different, empty wallet.

Can I add or change the extension word later for an existing wallet?

No, you cannot modify the extension for a wallet that already exists. The extension is set during the wallet creation or first restore process. If you want to change it, you must create a brand new wallet using a fresh 12-word phrase and your new desired extension. Then, you would need to send all your assets from the old wallet addresses to the new wallet addresses. This requires paying network transaction fees.

Reviews

Daniel

Ah, the classic “write down 12 words and hope you never need them” ritual, now with extra steps. Because what my crypto really needed was another password to forget. So now instead of losing one piece of paper, I can expertly misplace two. Genius. My favorite part is the solemn warning that anyone with both can empty my wallet. Very reassuring setup.

Mateo Rossi

A quiet afternoon, spent extending a string of words. Twelve become twenty-four. It feels like drawing a longer fence around something already fading. Each extra word is a point of doubt, another place for memory to fail. The guide is clear, the steps are logical. Yet, completing it leaves a hollow feeling. You are not more secure. You are just more responsible for your own silence, keeping a longer secret in a world that forgets by default. The metal sheet feels cold. The pen’s ink is a fragile blue. It’s a lonely kind of safety.

Grace

My guide was so brief, the seed phrase felt lonely. I basically said “write words, then add more words.” Forgive me; depth isn’t my strong suit.

**Male Nicknames :**

Another layer of complication masquerading as security. The very need for this extension is a grim admission: the foundational twelve words were never enough. We keep building taller gates while the walls grow thinner. Each new step in this setup is another ritual of anxiety—a silent prayer that you’ve correctly preserved this digital incantation. It doesn’t empower; it burdens. You are not the master of your fortune here, but its meticulous, paranoid archivist. One misplaced phrase, one hardware failure, and the vault slams shut forever. This isn’t progress. It’s the slow, meticulous locking of your own wealth into a system where you alone bear the cost of a single error. A bleak responsibility.

LunaCipher

Setting up your recovery seed phrase extension feels like tending a digital garden. You plant those words with care, knowing they’ll one day let everything bloom again. This process isn’t about fear of loss; it’s about creating a quiet promise to your future self. You methodically confirm each step, and a gentle certainty settles in. Your assets are anchored, not by complex tools, but by your own calm, deliberate action. That’s true peace of mind.

Cipher

Safepal’s new recovery phrase extension is smart. It gives normal people more security without complicated steps. I set mine up in minutes. No extra cost, just common sense protection. This is how tech should work – for us, not just experts. Good move.

NovaSpectra

Ladies, a genuine question for those who managed to get through this: did your eyes also glaze over from the sheer, staggering obviousness of it all? Or were you, like me, too busy wondering why we need a step-by-step pictorial to essentially write down a list of words? The condescending tone, the cartoon graphics… is this a wallet setup or a kindergarten worksheet? Who exactly is this for? Someone who’s never used a pen before? The real guide we need is how to recover our lost brain cells after reading something that treats “keep this secret” as a profound revelation. Seriously, did anyone actually feel more secure, or just mildly insulted?