Yes, ensure the deposit address shown on your screen is legitimate.
Why should I check receiving/deposit addresses?
Bitcoin transactions are irreversible, which means if you send your bitcoin to the wrong address, you can lose it. Thankfully, you can verify the legitimacy of your bitcoin address. There are two ways to confirm your address: using your hardware wallets or by receiving a confirmation email.
While the email confirmation feature provides an additional layer of security by allowing Unchained to certify the displayed address, it does not guarantee that you have direct control over the keys associated with that address. Use your hardware wallets to ensure you have direct control.
How to confirm address using a hardware wallet:
The steps vary for different hardware wallet models. Choose the appropriate guide below:
- How do I confirm an address using my Trezor?
- How do I confirm an address using my Ledger?
- How do I confirm an address using my Coldcard?
How to confirm an address using email:
To confirm your address via email, click the Confirm via email button under your deposit address. Unchained will send you an email with the correct address.
Learn: For more information about confirming an address using email, see our blog article.