What is Duress Mode?
Duress Mode allows you to log into a decoy account using a special duress PIN. This mode is completely separate from your main account and gives you a safe way to handle situations where someone is forcing you to open your wallet.
When you log in with your duress PIN:
The wallet looks, feels, and functions like normal.
Only the duress balance will appear.
Only the decoy wallets you create in your duress account will be displayed.
You can still perform real transactions on the decoy wallets.
*Important: Duress Mode transactions are real and irreversible. We recommend only adding small amounts to the duress account.
When to Use Duress Mode
If someone physically forces you to unlock your device.
When you’re under surveillance and asked to show your wallet.
While traveling or operating in high-risk environments.
How It Works
In an emergency, enter your duress PIN instead of your regular PIN.
Any account that has duress mode enabled will also enter duress mode.
On duress accounts normal wallets will be hidden, only your duress wallets will be accessible.
Transactions inside the duress account are real — it’s a fully functional wallet.
Precautions Before Using Duress Mode
Never rely on using only your Regular PIN to access your normal account.
It is of the highest importance that you know your Username and Password.
Always store your Username and Password somewhere secure.
It is important that you know your Regular PIN and Duress PIN.
Always store your Regular PIN and Duress Pin somewhere secure.
How to Turn On Duress Mode
Tap on the three lines in the upper right hand corner
Tap on settings. (Gear Icon)
Tap on your Locked Settings (You need to enter your password to unlock these settings)
Tap Duress Mode.
Select Enable Duress Mode and set a unique PIN that’s different from your main PIN
(Optional) Fund the duress account to make it look active and legitimate
Once set, you can use your Duress PIN anytime to enter Duress Mode
How To Enter Duress Mode
*When you enter duress mode on one account all accounts that have duress mode enabled will also enter duress mode.
To enter your duress wallet:
On the PIN login screen, enter your duress PIN instead of your regular PIN
You will log into the duress account
Only decoy wallets will appear; all other normal wallets will remain hidden
Use the wallet as normal — *transactions in Duress Mode are real
How To Exit Duress Mode And Return To Normal Mode
*When you exit duress mode on one account all accounts that have duress mode enabled will also exit duress mode.
To exit duress mode and return to your normal wallet:
Log out by tapping on the three lines in the upper right hand corner and tapping log out
At the PIN login screen, enter your normal PIN
All accounts that had duress mode enabled will instantly enter normal mode as well
How To Add A Decoy Wallet In Duress Mode
Once you’ve set up Duress Mode, you can add decoy wallets to make the duress account looks active and realistic.
Here’s how:
Log out of your main account
Log out by tapping on the three lines in the upper right hand corner and tapping log out
On the PIN login screen enter your duress PIN
Once inside the duress account, go to the Assets section (Assets Button Located Near Bottom Of The Wallet)
Tap the + (Add Wallet) button
Choose the cryptocurrency you want to add (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
Follow the prompts to create the new wallet
(Optional) Fund the decoy wallet with a small amount of crypto to make it look authentic
*Important: Decoy wallets are fully functional, so any funds you add can be sent, received, or exchanged like a regular wallet. We recommend keeping only small, non-meaningful amounts in these wallets.
How To Add Funds To Your Duress Account
You can add funds to your decoy wallet in two different ways:
Option 1: Send Funds Directly from Normal Mode
Log in to your main account using your regular pin
Tap on assets (Located Down Below)
Tap on desired funding wallet (BTC, SOL, ETC)
Tap Send
Tap Myself
Select your decoy wallet from the list of wallets
Tap and enter amount
Slide to confirm
Complete the transfer as you would with any other transaction
Option 2: Copy The Wallet Address In Duress Mode Directly From Your Decoy Wallet
Enter your duress PIN
Tap on assets (Located Down Below)
Tap on Decoy wallet (BTC, SOL, ETC)
Tap on receive
Copy the receiving address of your decoy wallet
Tap the three lines in the upper right hand corner
Tap log out
Enter regular PIN to log back into your main account
Tap assets (Located Down Below)
Tap on your funding wallet (BTC, SOL, ETC)
Tap send
Tap enter
Paste your decoy wallet address
Tap and enter amount
Slide to confirm
Complete the transfer as you would with any other transaction
*Important: Decoy wallets are fully functional — any funds you send can be used, moved, or withdrawn like normal. We strongly recommend only adding small, non-meaningful amounts to your duress account to avoid accidental loss.
How To Disable Duress Mode
If you no longer want to use Duress Mode, follow these steps to remove the duress PIN:
Log in to your main account using your regular PIN
Go to Settings in the Edge Wallet app
Tap Duress Mode
Select Change Duress PIN
Leave the PIN fields blank and confirm to clear the duress PIN
Duress Mode will now be disabled, and the decoy account will no longer be accessible