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General safety when using Synthetix

Updated over a week ago

DeFi gives you full control of your assets, but that also means full responsibility. Follow these safety tips to protect your wallet and funds when using Synthetix.

Best practices

  • Use official links only

    • Bookmark the official app.

    • Double-check URLs before connecting your wallet.

  • Keep your seed phrase safe

    • Write it down and store it offline.

    • Never share your seed phrase or private key, not even with "support".

  • Use a hardware wallet if possible

    • Ledger or Trezor add an extra layer of protection.

  • Keep some ETH for gas

    • Without ETH, you can’t revoke approvals, move funds, or fix issues.

  • Stay alert to scams

    • Be cautious of unsolicited messages, fake airdrops, or offers that sound too good to be true.

    • Synthetix support will never DM you first.

Quick safety checks

Before signing or approving anything:

  • Check the site URL.

  • Check the token/contract address.

  • Check that the request matches the action you intended.

If something goes wrong

  1. Revoke approvals using Revoke.cash.

  2. Move your assets to a new wallet if needed.

  3. Report suspicious activity to Synthetix support by clicking the chat icon in the bottom-right corner.

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