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Prepare before connecting
Prepare before connecting starts with a consistent mental model of domain verification, wallet connections, account requests, network switching and disconnecting. Many mistakes happen not because the workflow is complicated, but because a user treats different networks, assets or permissions as interchangeable. With imtoken, define the task first, then confirm that the active account, network and destination match that task. This keeps attention on the on-chain facts that determine the result rather than relying only on an interface status.
A practical way to reason about domain verification, wallet connections, account requests, network switching and disconnecting is to separate three layers: the account and address, the blockchain network, and the specific transaction, signature or approval request. One action can involve all three at once. If any layer is unclear, do not rush the confirmation. Move to the next step only after the current one is clear. Familiarity should not replace address, network, amount or permission checks, and recovery material should always remain under the user's control.
Practical checks
- Define the intended action before confirming
- Check the active account, network and destination
- Accept only requests you can explain
Each step in the connection flow
For each step in the connection flow, break the workflow into preparation, review, submission and verification. Preparation establishes the asset and intended destination. Review covers the address, network, amount, gas or permission scope. Submission should happen only for a request you understand. Verification then uses the transaction hash, block explorer or approval record to confirm what actually happened on-chain.
Context changes deserve a fresh review. Switching networks, moving from one DApp to another, reconnecting an account or copying a new receiving address can invalidate assumptions made only moments earlier. With domain verification, wallet connections, account requests, network switching and disconnecting, re-check after any such change instead of relying on information you confirmed before the context changed. Move to the next step only after the current one is clear. Familiarity should not replace address, network, amount or permission checks, and recovery material should always remain under the user's control.
Practical checks
- Review critical fields before submission
- Re-check after context or network changes
- Keep the transaction hash when it matters
Network switching and account requests
Network switching and account requests should rely on verifiable information. On-chain activity normally leaves useful references such as a transaction hash, block height, contract address or approval spender. These references help determine whether a request was broadcast, whether it was confirmed and whether it happened on the intended network. Wallet status messages are useful, but a relevant block explorer is an important cross-check when something looks unusual.
If the result does not match your expectation, stop repeating the same action and troubleshoot in a stable order: network, address, asset or contract, transaction hash, then confirmation state. Repeated submissions can add fees and make the situation harder to interpret. For domain verification, wallet connections, account requests, network switching and disconnecting, prefer objective data over unsolicited messages, supposed support accounts or requests to give someone remote control of your device.
Practical checks
- Use verifiable on-chain data for troubleshooting
- Avoid repeated submissions while the state is unclear
- Do not disclose sensitive recovery information
How to finish and disconnect
How to finish and disconnect means turning one-time caution into a repeatable routine. Even familiar addresses deserve a quick prefix and suffix check. Frequently used DApps still require domain and permission review. Networks you use every day should still be confirmed before a transfer. Connections and approvals that are no longer needed can be reviewed periodically and removed after you understand the effect.
imtoken emphasizes user control over seed phrases, private keys and every confirmation decision. On-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed unilaterally by a wallet, while third-party DApps, bridges and smart contracts can introduce independent risk. Once you understand domain verification, wallet connections, account requests, network switching and disconnecting, choose an operating method that fits the value at risk, the context and your own tolerance rather than simply optimizing for speed.
Practical checks
- Review unused connections and approvals periodically
- Keep devices and systems under your control
- Make security checks part of every workflow
Action checklist
- Confirm the active network matches the intended destination
- Review the address, amount and relevant gas information
- Never send a seed phrase, private key or verification code to anyone
- Read DApp requests before signing
- Check the transaction hash or approval record after completion
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Web3 & DApps
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Signature Requests
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Token Approvals
Continue with token approvals, spenders, allowance size, permission scope and revocation.