# Recovery Phrase or Private Key

## Lost Recovery Phrase or Privat Key

### The Terms of Usage <a href="#the-terms-of-usage" id="the-terms-of-usage"></a>

Upon initial [creation of your wallet](https://community.trustwallet.com/t/how-to-create-a-multi-coin-wallet), you will be advised of the need to backup your wallet. And before you can “Continue”, there is a Terms of Usage that you have to agree upon.

It clearly states that:

> ***"I understand that if I lose my recovery words, I will not be able to access my wallet."***

[![image](https://community.trustwallet.com/uploads/default/optimized/1X/54fb3c772c175ccbb2b8e3c3533277a3dbe597df_2_238x499.jpeg)](https://community.trustwallet.com/uploads/default/original/1X/54fb3c772c175ccbb2b8e3c3533277a3dbe597df.jpeg)

> **Beyond this point, you are solely responsible of taking care of your recovery phrase.**\
> &#x20;**Do a** [**Backup 4.5k**](https://community.trustwallet.com/t/how-to-backup-a-multi-coin-wallet/42/2) **of your wallet**\
> &#x20;**Do all necessary measures to keep it secure.**\
> &#x20;**Do not share it with anyone.**