Why a Recovery Phrase Should Not Be Entered on a Computer or Phone | Device Screen and Offline Record

A Ledger recovery phrase should not be entered on a computer or phone because those devices are for app view, connection prompts, and account pages. The phrase belongs to offline records and device-screen restore workflows. Keeping that boundary clear prevents app tasks and backup records from being mixed together.

Recovery phrase not entered on computer or phone with device screen and offline record boundary

Use the device screen for device-side confirmation

When a step needs confirmation, read the hardware screen and keep the app page as context. The device-side role is easier to understand after reading the Secure Element basics article.

Keep the recovery phrase in offline records

The recovery phrase should stay on a physical record that can be checked later. If backup order needs review, use the recovery phrase backup checklist rather than typing the phrase into a general device.

Use computers and phones for app view only

Ledger Wallet on a computer or phone helps show connection state, app pages, and account view. It is not a storage place for recovery phrase words. For app-path checks, see the Ledger Wallet download and installation guide.

Pause when a page asks for phrase words

If a computer or phone page asks for complete recovery phrase words, stop and return to the offline-record boundary. A normal status note can say that the phrase record exists and was reviewed, but it should not include the words themselves.