How To: Access Your Extension Key

If you’re looking for a way to protect your seed with a 13th word to the twelve-word recovery seed, then you have come to the right place! We will be exploring how you can create this passcode on your Android device. If you’re looking for ways to add the passphrase on Electrum using your desktop, then check out our other stories.
The new word to your recovery phrase will allow you to add coins in a secret wallet that won’t be unveiled if a hacker was able to get your private key. The whole thirteen words will now be needed to recover your wallet, so you’ll want to make sure that you write it down and keep it safe.

Introduction

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Today we will be going over the steps you need to take to see your thirteen word in your recovery phrase. You will want to make sure your wallet is up to date with the latest version, but since you’re on Android, it will automatically be installed when you open the application.

Steps

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   Step 1: Open Electrum on your Android device.
   Step 2: Select the recovery option where you’re able to see your phrase.
   Step 3: Tap the box where you’re now able to put your seed phrase into it to get the option to extend it.
   Step 4: Congratulations, you’re now able to see your thirteenth word.

Conclusion

Creating an extension to your private key will help you form a private master key for more security. Funds on your master key will differentiate from your private key. If your private key is ever exploited, the hacker can’t steal all of your funds, which is why many people device to use this option.
If you decide to use the thirteenth word, you will need to secure it in the same way that you hold your private key. It should be written down on a piece of paper that is secured in a lockbox.