# Seed phrase word order

## Definition

Seed phrase word order is the exact sequence in which mnemonic words must appear for the wallet to derive the intended seed and accounts.

## What it means in practice

The same words in a different order normally produce different recovery data or fail checksum validation.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

When importing into Terenval, recovery words must be entered in the original order expected by the mnemonic standard and source wallet.

**Important:** Number the words clearly in a physical backup so order is not lost.

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## Related terms

- [seed phrase](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/seed-phrase/)
- [Seed phrase checksum](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/seed-phrase-checksum/)
- [BIP-39 wordlist](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bip39-wordlist/)
- [wallet recovery](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/wallet-recovery/)
- [mnemonic](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/mnemonic/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [How to Secure a Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-secure-non-custodial-crypto-wallet/)
- [How Should You Store a Seed Phrase Safely?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-store-a-seed-phrase-safely/)
- [How to Test a Crypto Wallet Backup Safely](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-test-a-wallet-backup/)

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/seed-phrase-word-order/