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Frequently Asked Questions
Step-by-step explanations for every W2QR feature.
Honey Encryption
What is honey encryption and why does W2QR use it?
How do I know the correct password worked?
Does W2QR store a password hash or verifier?
Visual Explainer →
Technical Deep Dive →
Encryption Mode
Do I need to choose an encryption mode?
What changed for existing wallets?
Strong Password & Password QR
What is the Strong Password Generator?
Can I recover my password if I lose the password QR?
Should I use a strong generated password or a regular one?
Strong Password Generator →
Backup & Restore
What happens if I forget my password?
Can I back up a wallet to Google Drive?
Does signing in to Google unlock the backed-up wallet?
What if I lose my QR code?
Can I use both Google Drive and Shamir backups?
Create Encrypted Wallet
How do I create an encrypted QR code for my mnemonic?
Open Wallet
How do I decrypt my QR code to recover my mnemonic?
Wallet & Compatibility
Do I need a wallet app like MetaMask or Coinomi?
Which QR formats does W2QR support?
Wallet Extensions
How do I use the W2QR Wallet (standalone)?
How do I use W2QR with MetaMask?
How do I use W2QR with Rabby?
Security & Privacy
Is my data safe? What does the server know about me?
What happens if the W2QR server goes down?
Security Model →
Full Security Documentation →
Find Non-zero Balances
What is the Non-Zero Balances Scanner?
How much does a scan cost?
How do I pay, and in what?
I lost one word of my seed phrase. Can W2QR find my wallet?
Does my seed phrase leave my browser during a recovery scan?
What happens if the scan finds nothing?
What do I do the moment a lost phrase is recovered?
Balance Scanner Docs →
Shamir Shares
What are Shamir shares?
Where do I split my wallet into Shamir shares?
What is needed to restore from Shamir shares?
Does splitting disable the original QR?
Can each share have its own password?
Shamir Shares Guide →
W2QR Cards
What are W2QR Cards?
How do I create a card?
How do I activate a card?
Does creating a card affect my existing QR?
W2QR Cards Documentation →
Authenticator App (TOTP)
What is Google Authenticator / TOTP?
Is the TOTP secret stored in my QR?
Do I need TOTP?
What if I lose my authenticator?
TOTP Setup Guide →
Plastic Cards
What is a plastic card?
Is a plastic card less secure than creating a wallet from scratch?
Can I still use the plastic card after activation?
Plastic Card Documentation →
Account & Pricing
Is W2QR free?