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Recovery Keys

Overview

Smart Wallet provides backup access for users through recovery keys:

  • Multiple recovery keys can be generated for backup
  • Recovery keys can be used to add new passkeys if keys.coinbase.com is not accessible
  • Chain selection for recovery transactions is automated based on wallet balance
  • Each recovery key addition requires a transaction with gas fees
  • Recovery keys work across all supported chains through replay
  • Cannot be used for regular transactions in keys.coinbase.com
  • No automatic key rotation

Generate a Recovery Key

  1. Navigate to the "Account Recovery" tab in Smart Wallet settings

Recovery Key Step 1: Access Account Recovery settings

  1. Click "Generate Recovery Key" to start the process

Recovery Key Step 2: Generate a new recovery key

  1. Submit the recovery key to complete the process

Recovery Key Step 3: Submit recovery key

  1. Your recovery key will be displayed - save it securely

Recovery Key Step 4: Recovery key generated successfully

  1. You will need to replay the ownership change transaction in your wallet when using another network.

Recovery Key Step 5: Transaction pending confirmation

Use a Recovery Key to Add a Passkey

  1. Sign in with your recovery key

Recovery Key Step 1: Sign in with recovery key

  1. Review the security warning about recovery key scams

Recovery Key Step 2: Security warning about scams

  1. Add a new passkey to regain access to your wallet

Recovery Key Step 3: Add a new passkey