# What else do I need to know?

All encryption is handled client-side. \
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Neither your passphrase nor any of your private information ever leaves your instance of Freewallet. <mark style="color:orange;">This also means that there is no password recovery</mark>, so make sure you do not lose your passphrase.

_<mark style="color:yellow;">**We repeat, the ONLY way to access anything you have received or created using Freewallet is your 12-word passphrase or your address specific Private Key.**</mark>_ \
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_<mark style="color:red;">**Do NOT share your passphrase or any private keys with anyone or any website.**</mark>_

It is important to always verify and back up your 12-word passphrase <mark style="color:red;">as well as private keys from any addresses you have imported.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:yellow;">Preferably on a physical piece of paper</mark> and not, for instance, saved to a text file on the desktop of your computer.\
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How addresses are seen and accessed in Freewallet can be learned in the [Viewing, Creating and Importing Addresses](../freewallet-functions/viewing-creating-and-importing-addresses) section of this User Manual.

<figure><img src="https://3285406617-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIHOAdveIkUtULHe7q3v2%2Fuploads%2FiD5BNt6yN0A1CdRNOOdq%2Fxcpwalletpage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0c3d2771-9ffd-4b3e-bdb3-97b8b8a4d142" alt=""><figcaption><p>Supported wallets from the official <a href="https://www.counterparty.io/#wallets">Counterparty Website</a></p></figcaption></figure>

While [Counterwallet](https://counterwallet.io/) was historically the first Counterparty wallet, [Freewallet](https://freewallet.io/) is the most recommended and updated Counterparty wallet at this time.&#x20;

To see all recommended and reputable Counterparty wallets or Counterparty “skins” please review the [list posted here](https://www.counterparty.io/#wallets) on the [official Counterparty website](https://www.counterparty.io/) as shown in the screenshot above.

<figure><img src="https://3285406617-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIHOAdveIkUtULHe7q3v2%2Fuploads%2FhyN03a4D1Db6I0TPYfF0%2Fseedphrasetypes.png?alt=media&#x26;token=43315e12-2962-44bc-a8cf-8c0f4211c3b0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Freewallet only supported the creation and import of Counterwallet and BIP39 style seed phrases</p></figcaption></figure>

While some different wallets support certain Counterparty features, keep in mind your Counterparty style seed phrase or your BIP-39 seed phrase can be used in different wallets and will show you the same information related to your address. \
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<mark style="color:yellow;">Though keep in mind it is considered highly risky and a bad idea to enter your passphrase across multiple places. It is the safest to always create a new wallet when using other wallet providers.</mark>

To learn more about wallet creation and import regarding Counterparty and BIP-39 seed phrase types, read through the [Creating a Wallet](../freewallet-functions/creating-a-wallet) section of this User Manual.

<mark style="color:red;">**Please ensure that the use-case you are aiming for is legal within your jurisdiction, and seek professional legal advice when starting a project.**</mark>

**Please review the** [**License Agreement**](how-to-find-the-license-agreement) **in detail before starting use with Freewallet Functions.**
