What is the best way to store a private key?
The safest way to store a private key is to store it in a cropped form, and keep the missing part in your head.
Imagine that this is your entire private key:
prizm opposite crimson both shower precious hopefully here keep trace barely many upset give image scream movement peaceful reveal
Remember the last 2 words:
prizm opposite crimson both shower precious hopefully here keep trace barely many upset give image scream movement peaceful reveal
Delete these 2 words - and store in this form on electronic media:
prizm opposite crimson both shower precious hopefully here keep trace barely many upset give image scream movement
( Do not forget about SPACES between words - they are also part of the key )
When making a transaction, you will need to copy and paste the first part of the private key and add 2 words from memory, taking into account the spaces.
Additional recommendations:
- Print a private key on paper, or write it by hand - put in a safe place.
- Make an electronic copy of the key on a flash card or hard drive.
- Store part of the key in notes with a password.
- Do not share your computer or phone with anyone else.
- Do not use public Wi-Fi in cafes, restaurants, subways.
- Follow hygiene surfing the Internet.
- Do not install pirated software on your computer.
- Set a complex password on your home Wi-Fi.
- Use an antivirus.
- Do not open electronic files in questionable emails or from strangers on the network.
- Check the wallet address in the browser line so as not to get to the phishing site.
- Use official Prizm software from developers.
- Before you do something - think!