How to protect your assets in an emergency? Overview of the Duress mode in DexSafe
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer limited to protection from hackers and fraudsters. In critical situations, physical coercion can occur — when attackers demand that you hand over access to your cryptocurrency wallet. How to protect your assets in such a situation?
DexSafe has a unique feature — Duress mode, which allows you to create a hidden “false” wallet that you can show in case of a threat. At the same time, your real assets will remain safe.
How does Duress mode work?
Duress mode allows the user to set two separate passwords:
Main password — allows access to all of your funds.
Duress password — activates a hidden pacifier wallet that can be used in case of coercion.
If attackers force you to unlock the wallet, you simply enter the Duress password and only a pre-created dummy wallet appears on the screen, unconnected to your real assets.
How do I set up Duress mode in DexSafe?
Step 1: Disable biometric authentication
By default, you can unlock your wallet using your fingerprint or Face ID. To use Duress mode, you need to switch to password entry.
How to do it:
Open Settings in the DexSafe app.
Go to Security.
Disable biometric authentication.
Step 2: Create a second wallet
Duress mode will require an additional wallet, which can either be empty or contain a balance, and is intended to be displayed in an emergency.
Create a new wallet and name it “Backup” or “Empty” for example.
Step 3: Activate Duress mode
Open Settings → Security.
Select Set Duress mode.
Enter your primary password.
Select a wallet that will work in Duress mode (for example, a pacifier wallet).
Set a new password that will activate this mode.
Now, if you enter the Duress password, the wallet will only display the selected dummy account.
How do I disable Duress mode?
To regain access to all wallets:
Close the app and open it again.
Enter your primary password.
Go to Settings → Security.
Select Disable Duress mode and confirm the action by entering your primary password.
After that, all your wallets will be available again.
Why is Duress mode important?
✔️ Full control over your assets — attackers will not have access to your real funds.
✔️ No suspicion — a false wallet looks like a regular wallet and cannot be distinguished from a real one.
✔️ Ease of use — activation of the mode takes only a few minutes.
✔️ Additional security — even in case of coercion, your assets remain protected.
Conclusion
Duress mode is a powerful security tool that can save your assets in an emergency. It is easy to set up and use, but still provides reliable security. If you value control over your finances, be sure to activate this mode in DexSafe.
Security is not an option, but a necessity. DexSafe gives you complete control.
Download ⬇️ DexSafe 📱 Android or 📱 IOS, activate Duress mode and have peace of mind about your assets.