Does a hidden wallet passphrase change the recovery phrase?

No. A passphrase combines with the original recovery material to derive a separate wallet. Each exact passphrase gives a different set of addresses.

The answer

No. A passphrase combines with the original recovery material to derive a separate wallet. Each exact passphrase gives a different set of addresses.

What to do next

Back up the phrase and passphrase in a way that avoids one lost record destroying access. Test re-entry from the written copy with a small balance.

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Will adding a space to my passphrase open the same wallet?

No. Spaces, punctuation and uppercase letters can change the derived wallet.

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