Steemit Security: How to Protect and Recover Your Account


Steemit Account Security and Recovery

Preventive Measures:

  • Don’t keep a lot of SBD in your account
  • Use your Private Posting Key to log into your account
    • Active Key is used for transfers, power ups, etc.
    • Master Password is only needed for account changes
  • Keep your Master Password offline (cold storage) and keep it secure
    • Note that your keys are case-sensitive
  • Update your Master Password from time to time (recommended every 30 days)
  • NEVER share your Private Keys with anyone... Especially your Master Key!

Recovering Your Account:

  • Go to Stolen Account Recovery from the Main Menu
  • Supply most recent Master Password (used in the last 30 days), your username, and email
  • Without your keys you cannot recovery your account at all
  • If you have just your posting and active keys you can still recover your funds but not your original account
  • Account Recovery must be completed within the first 30 days of your account being compromised

Further reading on Account Security:


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