Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you change your 12 word seed phrase?

Can you change your 12 word seed phrase?

Sara Sara Tue Dec 10 2024 | 7 answers 1978
I'm wondering if it's possible to modify the 12-word seed phrase that's typically used for cryptocurrency wallets. Can these seed phrases be changed? Can you change your 12 word seed phrase?

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KatanaSwordsmanship KatanaSwordsmanship Thu Dec 12 2024
The 12-word secret recovery phrase for an existing wallet is immutable.

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Tommaso Tommaso Thu Dec 12 2024
This means once it is set, it cannot be altered or changed.

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HanbokGlamour HanbokGlamour Thu Dec 12 2024
If an individual desires a wallet with a distinct 12-word secret recovery phrase,

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Claudio Claudio Thu Dec 12 2024
They will be required to initiate the creation of an entirely new wallet.

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CryptoPioneer CryptoPioneer Wed Dec 11 2024
The process of generating a new wallet will allow for the selection of a new recovery phrase.

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