Know what you are trying to do
Understand how credentials are created and who can access them. Follow a deliberate setup sequence before you move any funds.
Follow the sequence
Start with a trusted device and source. Pause if any detail looks unfamiliar before continuing.
Keep sensitive credentials in a protected environment. Pause if any detail looks unfamiliar before continuing.
Verify chain, destination and signing scope. Pause if any detail looks unfamiliar before continuing.
Recheck the result and your backup afterward. Pause if any detail looks unfamiliar before continuing.