Security

You can change your PIN by selecting "Settings" from the main menu and then "Security." To change your PIN in Defexa Wallet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Defexa Wallet app.
2. Click on the “Settings’ icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select "Safety."
4. Click on "Change PIN."
5. Enter your current PIN.
6. Enter your new PIN.
7. Confirm your new PIN.
8. Click "Save" to apply the new PIN to your wallet.

Note that changing your PIN is a critical security measure that helps protect your wallet and its contents from unauthorized access. Choose a strong and unique PIN that you can remember easily, and never share it with anyone else.

You can save your private keys by writing them down on a piece of paper and storing them in a safe place. To protect your private keys, mnemonic phrase, or backup in Defexa Wallet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Defexa Wallet app.
2. Click on the “Settings’ icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select "Safety."
4. Click on "Wallets."
5. Select "Backup."
6. Follow the instructions to write down your 12-word mnemonic phrase, which is the backup for your wallet.
7. Make sure to write down the mnemonic phrase in the correct order and without any errors.
8. Keep the paper with your mnemonic phrase in a safe and secure location, such as a locked safe or safety deposit box.
9. Do not store your mnemonic phrase on any digital device, including your computer or phone, as this increases vulnerability to hacking or theft.
10. Consider making a backup copy of the mnemonic phrase and storing it in a separate location as an additional precaution against loss or damage.
11. Never share your mnemonic phrase or private keys with anyone else, as this could give them access to your wallet and its contents.

You can rename a multi-currency wallet by tapping on the wallet name and entering a new name. To rename a multi-currency wallet in Defexa Wallet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Defexa Wallet app and select the multi-currency wallet you want to rename.
2. Click on the “Edit” icon in the right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Edit Wallet Name."
4. Enter the new name you want to give the wallet.
5. Click "Save" to apply the new name to the wallet.
6. The wallet name will now be updated to the new name you provided.

Note that renaming a wallet does not affect its contents or functionality. It is simply a way to organize and easily identify your wallets within the Defexa Wallet app.

To save a mnemonic phrase, follow these steps:

1. When creating a wallet, you will be given a mnemonic phrase. Write down this phrase on a piece
2. paper or any other physical medium.
3. Make sure to write the phrase exactly as it is shown, in the correct order, and without any errors.
4. Keep the paper with your mnemonic phrase in a safe and secure location, such as a locked safe or safety deposit box.
5. Do not store your mnemonic phrase on any digital device, including your computer or phone, as this could make it vulnerable to hacking or theft.
6. Consider making a backup copy of the mnemonic phrase and storing it in a separate location as an additional precaution against loss or damage.
7. Never share your mnemonic phrase with anyone else, as this could give them access to your wallet and its contents.