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When you configure your cold wallet for the first time, you will be provided with a unique, device-generated recovery phrase, known as recovery seed, consisting of 12 to 24 words. The phrase will allow you to recover your digital assets in the event your hardware wallet is damaged, lost, or stolen, On the downside, your cold wallet is something you cannot use for quick transactions because it takes a while to access the device.