BITCOIN STEP BY STEP

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin
This guide is educational, not financial, tax, or legal advice. Bitcoin is volatile and you can lose money. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Part 1: What Is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that runs without a bank, company, or government in charge. It is also the name of the network that powers that currency. Written with a capital "B", Bitcoin means the system. Written "bitcoin" (lowercase), it means the units of money, abbreviated BTC.
Normally, when you pay someone digitally, a trusted middleman keeps the records: your bank, PayPal, or a card network. They confirm you have the money, subtract it from your balance, and add it to the recipient's. You trust them not to cheat, make mistakes, freeze your account, or get hacked.
Bitcoin replaces that middleman with a shared public record book, called the blockchain, that thousands of computers around the world keep copies of and constantly verify. No single party controls it. The rules are enforced by software and mathematics, not by an institution.
The core properties
Decentralized: No central authority can shut it down, print more, or reverse your transactions.
Scarce: Only 21 million bitcoin will ever exist. This limit is written into the software.
Permissionless: Anyone with an internet connection can use it. No application, no ID check to receive or send on the network itself.
Transparent: Every transaction ever made is publicly visible, though identities are not attached to it directly.
Divisible: One bitcoin splits into 100 million units called satoshis ("sats"). You can own a tiny fraction of a bitcoin.
Borderless: Sending bitcoin across the world works the same as sending it next door.
What Bitcoin is not
It is not a company, so there is no CEO and no customer support line. It is not the same as "crypto" in general. Thousands of other cryptocurrencies exist, but Bitcoin is the oldest, largest, and most widely used. It is also not anonymous. It is pseudonymous: addresses are visible, and with enough effort they can often be linked to real people.
Part 2: A Short History
2008: During the global financial crisis, a person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a nine-page paper titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. It described a way to send payments directly between people without trusting a bank.
January 2009: Satoshi released the software and mined the first block, called the Genesis Block. Embedded in it was a newspaper headline about bank bailouts, widely read as a statement of purpose.
2010: The first known real-world purchase happened. A programmer paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. The date, May 22, is celebrated as "Bitcoin Pizza Day". Those coins would be worth an enormous sum today, which is why the story is told so often.
2011: Satoshi stopped communicating and disappeared. Their identity remains unknown, and their early coins have never moved.
2013 to 2017: Bitcoin grew in public awareness, saw its first big price booms and crashes, and survived the collapse of early exchanges, including Mt. Gox, which lost hundreds of thousands of coins to theft and mismanagement.
2020 to 2021: Large companies and institutions began buying bitcoin. Price reached new highs, followed by another deep crash in 2022 when several major crypto companies failed.
2024: US regulators approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), letting people gain exposure through ordinary brokerage accounts. The fourth "halving" also took place in April 2024 (explained below).
The pattern is consistent: Bitcoin has repeatedly gone through boom-and-bust cycles, with drops of 50% to 80% from peak to bottom happening more than once. It has also survived every "death" prediction so far. Understanding this volatility is essential before you put in a single dollar.
Part 3: How Bitcoin Actually Works
You don't need to be technical to use Bitcoin, but a basic mental model will protect you from mistakes and scams.
3.1 The blockchain
Imagine a giant ledger, a spreadsheet that records every transfer: "Alice sent 0.1 BTC to Bob." Transactions are grouped into blocks. Each block contains a batch of transactions plus a reference (a cryptographic fingerprint, or hash) to the block before it. This links the blocks into a chain.
Because each block depends on the previous one, changing an old transaction would change that block's fingerprint, which would break every block after it. To rewrite history, an attacker would have to redo enormous amounts of computational work faster than the entire rest of the network. That is what makes the record effectively tamper-proof.
A new block is added roughly every 10 minutes.
3.2 Nodes
A node is a computer running Bitcoin software that stores a copy of the blockchain and checks that every transaction and block follows the rules. Thousands of nodes exist worldwide, run by volunteers, businesses, and hobbyists.
Nodes are the true enforcers. If a miner tries to create a block that breaks the rules (for example, creating extra coins), nodes simply reject it. This is why no one can change Bitcoin's rules, such as the 21 million cap, without the broad agreement of the people running the software.
3.3 Mining
Miners are specialized computers that compete to add the next block. To win the right, they must solve a hard mathematical puzzle, which can only be done by guessing trillions of times per second. This process is called proof of work.
The winner:
Adds their block of transactions to the chain.
Earns a block reward of newly created bitcoin.
Collects the transaction fees paid by the users whose transactions were included.
Why does this matter? Proof of work makes cheating extremely expensive. Mining uses real electricity and hardware, so an attacker would need to spend a fortune to attack the network. It also means the system is secured by economic incentives rather than trust.
Mining difficulty adjusts automatically about every two weeks so that blocks keep arriving roughly every 10 minutes, no matter how many miners join or leave.
On energy use: Bitcoin mining does consume a lot of electricity, and this is a legitimate topic of debate. Supporters point to the growing use of surplus, stranded, or renewable energy and argue the energy secures a global monetary network. Critics point to the carbon footprint and question whether the benefit justifies the cost. Reasonable people disagree, and it's worth reading both sides.
3.4 The halving and the 21 million limit
The block reward started at 50 BTC per block in 2009. Roughly every four years (every 210,000 blocks), it is cut in half. This event is the halving:
2012: 50 → 25 BTC
2016: 25 → 12.5 BTC
2020: 12.5 → 6.25 BTC
2024: 6.25 → 3.125 BTC
This continues until around the year 2140, when the last fraction of a bitcoin is created, and the total reaches 21 million. Over 19 million have already been mined. The predictable, declining issuance is why people compare Bitcoin to digital gold. Unlike a government currency, its supply cannot be increased on demand.
After the block rewards run out, miners are expected to be paid entirely by transaction fees.
3.5 Public keys, private keys, and addresses
This is the most important concept for keeping your money safe.
A private key is a very large secret number that proves you own your bitcoin and lets you spend it. Think of it as the password to your money, but one that cannot be reset.
A public key is mathematically derived from your private key. It can be shared safely.
An address is derived from your public key. It's a string of letters and numbers (like bc1q...) that you give people so they can send you bitcoin. Think of it as an email address or a bank account number. Sharing it is safe.
Strictly speaking, your bitcoin is never "inside" your wallet. The coins are records on the blockchain, assigned to addresses. Your private key is what lets you sign a message authorizing movement of those coins. Whoever controls the private key controls the bitcoin. That single fact explains almost everything about Bitcoin security.
3.6 How a transaction works
Say you want to send 0.01 BTC to a friend:
Your friend gives you their address (or a QR code).
Your wallet builds a transaction: "Send 0.01 BTC from my coins to this address."
Your wallet signs it with your private key, proving you're authorized, without revealing the key.
The transaction is broadcast to the network and waits in a pool of pending transactions (the mempool).
A miner includes it in a block.
After the block is added, the transaction has 1 confirmation. Each additional block makes it more irreversible. Six confirmations (about an hour) is the traditional standard for large amounts. For small purchases, one or two is often enough.
3.7 Fees
Every transaction pays a fee to the miners. The fee is based on the data size of your transaction, not the amount of money you send. Sending $10 and $10 million can cost nearly the same. When the network is busy, fees rise because users compete for limited block space. Most wallets estimate fees for you and let you choose between fast (higher fee) and slow (lower fee).
3.8 The Lightning Network
Bitcoin's base layer handles only a few transactions per second, so it's not ideal for buying a coffee. The Lightning Network is a "second layer" built on top for fast, cheap payments.
Two parties open a payment channel by locking some bitcoin on the main chain, then send each other payments instantly and almost free, settling to the main chain only when the channel closes. Payments can also route across many connected channels. Lightning is growing and many wallets support it, but it's more complex than regular Bitcoin and has its own quirks, such as needing liquidity and online availability. As a beginner, it's something to explore later, with small amounts.
Part 4: Wallets
A wallet is software or hardware that manages your keys and lets you send and receive bitcoin. It doesn't hold coins like a leather wallet holds cash. It holds the keys that control coins recorded on the blockchain.
4.1 Custodial vs. non-custodial
This is the most important distinction in the whole guide.
Custodial wallet (an exchange or app holds the keys for you):
Easy: log in with email and password, recover if you forget.
Convenient for buying and selling.
Downside: you're trusting a company. If it gets hacked, goes bankrupt, freezes your account, or commits fraud, your funds are at risk. The popular saying is "not your keys, not your coins." Exchanges such as Mt. Gox, QuadrigaCX, and FTX showed the cost of this trust.
Non-custodial wallet (you hold the private keys):
You have full control and nobody can freeze or seize your coins.
Downside: full responsibility. If you lose your keys and your backup, nobody can recover your coins. There is no "forgot password" button.
Neither option is "correct" for everyone. Small amounts used for learning are fine on a reputable exchange. Larger amounts you intend to hold long-term are generally safer in self-custody, once you understand how to do it.
4.2 Types of non-custodial wallets
Hot wallets are connected to the internet:
Mobile wallets: apps on your phone. Convenient for small amounts.
Desktop wallets: software on your computer.
Web wallets: run in a browser. Generally the least secure.
Hot wallets are convenient but exposed to malware, phishing, and phone theft. Treat them like the cash in your pocket: fine for spending money, not for your life savings.
Cold wallets keep keys offline:
Hardware wallets: small dedicated devices (from companies such as Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, BitBox, and others) that store your keys and sign transactions without exposing the keys to your computer. They are widely considered the best option for long-term storage. Buy only directly from the manufacturer, never from a third-party seller or marketplace, since tampered devices exist.
Paper wallets: keys printed on paper. These are outdated and error-prone, and not recommended for beginners.
4.3 The seed phrase (recovery phrase)
When you set up a non-custodial wallet, it gives you a seed phrase: a list of 12 or 24 ordinary words. This phrase is a human-readable backup of all your private keys. Anyone with these words can take all your bitcoin, and if your device breaks, these words restore your wallet on a new one.
Rules for your seed phrase:
Write it on paper (or stamp it into metal for fire and flood resistance), immediately at setup.
Never take a photo of it, store it in cloud notes, email it, or type it into any website.
Never share it with anyone. No legitimate company, wallet maker, or support agent will ever ask for it. Anyone who does is a scammer.
Store it in a secure place, such as a safe, and consider keeping a second copy in a separate location in case of fire or theft.
Test your backup by sending a small amount, then restoring the wallet to confirm it works before moving larger sums.
4.4 Choosing a wallet
When picking a wallet, look for:
A long track record and good reputation.
Open-source code (so experts can inspect it).
Active development and updates.
Support for the features you need (e.g., SegWit/native SegWit addresses for lower fees, Lightning if wanted).
Search for current reviews from reputable sources before installing. Always download from the official website or official app store listing, as fake wallet apps exist and have stolen real money.
Part 5: How to Buy Bitcoin
5.1 Before you buy
Set your budget. Decide an amount you can afford to lose entirely. Bitcoin's price can fall by half within months.
Know your goal. Are you learning, saving long-term, or speculating? Your goal shapes your strategy.
Check legality. Rules differ by country. Confirm that buying and holding bitcoin is legal where you live and what reporting requirements apply.
Secure your accounts first. Use a strong, unique password and a password manager. Enable two-factor authentication with an authenticator app or hardware key, not SMS where possible, as SIM-swap attacks exist.
5.2 Ways to buy
Centralized exchanges (e.g., Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, Gemini, and regional equivalents) are the most common route. You create an account, verify your identity (KYC, "know your customer"), link a bank account or card, and buy. They're easy and liquid. Fees vary, so compare. Many offer a "simple" buy button that's convenient but pricier than the "advanced" trading view.
Brokerage apps and banks: In many countries, investing platforms now offer bitcoin directly or via ETFs. This is convenient if you already have such an account, but with an ETF you own a financial product tracking the price, not bitcoin you can send or hold in your own wallet.
Bitcoin ATMs: These let you insert cash and receive bitcoin. They are convenient but typically charge very high fees (often 7% to 20% or more) and are frequently used in scams. Generally avoid them as a beginner.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces: You trade directly with another person. These can offer flexibility, but they carry higher scam risk and are not recommended for beginners.
Earning bitcoin: Some people receive bitcoin as payment for work or through rewards programs. You can also earn it by accepting it for goods or services.
5.3 Fees to watch for
Trading fees: a percentage per purchase.
Spread: the gap between the buy and sell price, sometimes hidden in "no-fee" platforms.
Deposit/withdrawal fees: for moving money in and out, including the network fee when withdrawing bitcoin.
Card purchase surcharges: buying by card is usually more expensive than a bank transfer.
Always check the total cost before confirming.
5.4 Whole bitcoin is not required
You don't need to buy a full bitcoin. You can buy $20 worth. Prices are quoted per whole bitcoin, but you can buy any fraction. Beginners often feel they're "too late" because one bitcoin costs a lot, but that's a misunderstanding of divisibility.
5.5 Move it off the exchange (when ready)
After buying, you can leave coins on the exchange or withdraw to your own wallet. If you withdraw:
Set up your wallet and securely back up the seed phrase.
Copy your receiving address (or scan the QR code).
Double-check the address, since transactions can't be reversed. Verify the first and last several characters, and for hardware wallets confirm on the device screen.
Send a small test transaction first, confirm it arrives, then send the rest.
Part 6: Storing Bitcoin Safely
Most losses happen not because Bitcoin is broken but because of human error, theft, or scams. Build good habits from day one.
6.1 Security basics
Use a password manager and unique passwords everywhere.
Enable two-factor authentication (app-based or hardware key).
Keep devices updated and run reputable security software.
Use a dedicated email for your crypto accounts, separate from your everyday one.
Be careful on public Wi-Fi.
Never click links in unexpected emails or messages. Type the exchange's address yourself or use a bookmark.
6.2 A sensible storage ladder
Many people split their holdings like they would with cash:
Spending money: small amounts in a mobile wallet or on an exchange.
Savings: larger amounts in a hardware wallet, with a seed phrase backed up securely.
Large holdings: advanced setups such as multi-signature wallets, which require several keys to spend, spreading the risk across devices or locations. These are more complex and best approached after you have experience.
6.3 Plan for the unexpected
Bitcoin has no safety net, so think about:
Loss of the seed phrase: keep redundant, secure backups.
Theft or fire: consider geographic separation of backups.
Death or incapacitation: if you hold significant value, make sure a trusted person can access your funds with clear instructions. Many coins have been lost forever because the holder died without sharing access. At the same time, don't make it easy for others to steal from you.
6.4 Privacy hygiene
Because the blockchain is public, once an address is linked to your identity, your history can be traced. Consider using a fresh address for each receive (most modern wallets do this automatically), and be thoughtful about publicly sharing your holdings. Boasting online about how much you own can make you a target for scammers or even physical theft.
Part 7: Understanding Price and Volatility
7.1 What moves the price?
Bitcoin's price is set by supply and demand on markets around the world. Common influences include:
Adoption news: institutional purchases, ETF flows, company adoption.
Regulation: bans, approvals, or new rules in major countries.
Macroeconomics: interest rates, inflation, and risk appetite in general markets.
The halving cycle: many people believe supply reductions influence price over time, though the pattern is debated and past results don't guarantee future ones.
Sentiment and speculation: fear, hype, and leverage can amplify moves in both directions.
Major failures or hacks: the collapse of a large exchange can trigger panic.
Nobody can reliably predict the price, including experts, influencers, and "analysts". Treat all price predictions with deep skepticism.
7.2 Volatility is the price of admission
Bitcoin has historically seen drops of 50% or more several times, and sharp rallies as well. If a 50% drop would cause you panic or financial hardship, you've invested too much. Volatility has typically decreased as the market matured, but it remains far higher than stocks or gold.
7.3 Common approaches
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA): Invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (weekly or monthly) regardless of price. This reduces the risk of buying everything right before a drop and removes the stress of timing the market. It's the most commonly recommended approach for beginners. It doesn't guarantee profit, but it enforces discipline.
Lump sum: Investing everything at once. Historically this has sometimes beaten DCA in rising markets, but it carries more timing risk.
Long-term holding ("HODLing"): The term originated from a misspelled forum post and became slang for holding through volatility. Many Bitcoin holders think in multi-year time frames.
Trading: Buying and selling to profit from short-term moves. Statistics repeatedly show that most retail traders lose money. Leverage, margin, futures, and options can wipe out an account quickly. As a beginner, avoid these entirely.
7.4 Principles for sensible participation
Only invest money you won't need for years, and keep an emergency fund separate.
Pay off high-interest debt first.
Don't borrow to buy bitcoin.
Decide your plan in advance, including how much you'll buy and under what circumstances you'd sell, and stick to it when emotions run high.
Diversify. Bitcoin is one asset, not your entire financial plan.
Be wary of anyone promising guaranteed returns. That is the hallmark of a scam.
Part 8: Scams and Risks
Crypto attracts fraud because transactions are irreversible and many newcomers are inexperienced. Knowing the common scams will protect you better than any technical knowledge.
8.1 Common scams
Giveaway scams: "Send 1 BTC and get 2 back!" Often using fake celebrity videos or hacked social media accounts. Real people never double your money.
Impersonation and support scams: Someone pretending to be exchange or wallet support contacts you and asks for your seed phrase, passwords, or remote access to your computer. Real support never asks for these.
Phishing: Fake websites and emails that mimic real exchanges or wallets to steal your login or seed phrase. Always check the URL carefully and use bookmarks.
Romance and "pig butchering" scams: A stranger builds a relationship with you online, then introduces a "can't-lose" crypto investment platform. The platform shows fake profits until you try to withdraw. These scams cost victims billions.
Fake investment platforms and Ponzi schemes: Promising fixed, high, "risk-free" returns. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes: Mostly affecting smaller tokens, where creators hype a coin, then sell and disappear.
Malware: Software that swaps the address you paste with the attacker's, or steals wallet files. Always verify addresses before sending.
Fake wallet apps and tampered hardware: Download only from official sources. Buy hardware wallets directly from the manufacturer.
Recovery scams: After a loss, scammers contact you offering to recover your funds for a fee. They're another layer of fraud.
Physical coercion ("wrench attacks"): Rare, but a reason not to broadcast your holdings.
8.2 Red flags
Pressure to act quickly.
Guaranteed or unusually high returns.
Requests for your seed phrase or private keys.
Unsolicited contact offering investment opportunities.
Requests to pay in crypto, gift cards, or by wire transfer for "fees" or "taxes" to release funds.
Anyone insisting you keep the opportunity secret.
8.3 Other risks
Price risk: the value can fall sharply and may not recover.
Regulatory risk: governments can restrict or tax crypto in ways that affect its use and price.
Custody risk: exchanges can fail; self-custody can fail through your own error.
Technology risk: while Bitcoin's core has operated reliably for over 15 years, software bugs, future technologies such as quantum computing, and unforeseen attacks are theoretical risks that researchers watch.
Irreversibility: there's no chargeback and no customer service to reverse a mistaken payment.
Part 9: Taxes and Legal Considerations
Rules vary widely by country, so check yours or consult a qualified tax professional. Below are general ideas that apply in many places, particularly in the United States and similar systems.
Buying bitcoin with cash is usually not a taxable event by itself.
Selling bitcoin for a profit is often subject to capital gains tax, with different rates for short-term versus long-term holdings.
Spending bitcoin on goods or services is frequently treated as a sale, which can trigger a taxable gain or loss.
Swapping one crypto for another is commonly taxable.
Receiving bitcoin as income (for example, as payment for work or from mining) is generally taxed as income at its market value on receipt.
Moving bitcoin between your own wallets is generally not taxable, but keep records.
Record keeping matters. Track the date, amount, price, and purpose of each transaction. Crypto tax software can help import your transaction history.
Reporting requirements: Many countries require you to report crypto holdings or transactions. Failing to report can lead to penalties.
Laws change, so verify current rules through your tax authority or a professional rather than relying on a general guide.
Part 10: Common Myths and Misunderstandings
"Bitcoin is anonymous and used only by criminals." Bitcoin is pseudonymous and traceable. Law enforcement regularly traces bitcoin transactions, and studies suggest the share of illicit activity is a small fraction of overall volume, though it does exist, as it does with cash.
"Bitcoin has no intrinsic value." This is a major debate. Critics say it produces no cash flow and has value only because people believe it does. Supporters counter that its value comes from scarcity, security, portability, and network effects, much as with gold or fiat money. Both views are held by serious people. Form your own opinion.
"I missed the boat." Nobody knows the future price, and past gains don't predict future ones. But also ignore anyone who says price must go up. The question is whether the risk and reward fit your situation.
"Bitcoin and crypto are the same." Thousands of other tokens differ in design, purpose, and risk. Many have failed or been scams. Bitcoin is generally considered the most established and the least experimental.
"If I lose my password, support can reset it." Not for self-custody. There's no support and no reset.
"Bitcoin is too complicated." The underlying technology is complex, but using a reputable app is not much harder than online banking. The real learning curve is in security habits.
"Quantum computers will kill Bitcoin tomorrow." This is a long-term theoretical concern that researchers are actively studying, with potential upgrades discussed. It's not an immediate threat.
"Bitcoin is a perfect hedge against everything." Its behavior has often tracked risk assets like tech stocks during market stress. Its role as an inflation hedge or safe haven remains debated and unproven over long periods.
Part 11: A Step-by-Step Plan for Your First Month
Week 1: Learn and prepare
Read this guide again and explore reputable educational resources. Bitcoin.org and the original whitepaper are good starting points, along with well-regarded books and independent educators.
Check the legal and tax situation in your country.
Set your budget (money you can afford to lose) and decide on a strategy such as DCA.
Secure your digital life: password manager, authenticator app, a dedicated email.
Week 2: Open your account and make a small first purchase
Choose a reputable, regulated exchange or brokerage available in your country.
Complete identity verification.
Make a small first purchase, perhaps $20 to $50, to learn the process with low stakes.
Review the fees you actually paid.
Week 3: Practice self-custody with a small amount
Install a well-reviewed wallet from the official source.
Write your seed phrase on paper and store it safely. Don't take photos.
Withdraw a small amount from the exchange to your wallet, using a test transaction first.
Practice receiving, sending, and, ideally, restoring the wallet from the seed phrase to confirm your backup works.
Week 4: Build your routine
Decide whether to continue with scheduled purchases.
If you plan to hold meaningful value, research hardware wallets and buy one from the manufacturer directly.
Set up a record-keeping system for taxes.
Write down a simple plan: how much you'll invest, where it's stored, and how someone you trust could access it in an emergency.
Part 12: Glossary
Address: a string of characters used to receive bitcoin.
ATH (All-Time High): the highest price reached.
Block: a batch of confirmed transactions added to the blockchain.
Blockchain: the public ledger of all Bitcoin transactions.
BTC: the ticker symbol for bitcoin.
Cold storage: keeping keys offline.
Confirmation: a block that includes your transaction; more confirmations mean greater certainty.
Custodial: a third party holds your keys.
DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging): buying fixed amounts at regular intervals.
ETF: a fund traded on stock exchanges that tracks an asset's price.
Exchange: a platform for buying, selling, and trading crypto.
Fiat: government-issued currency such as the dollar or euro.
Halving: the periodic cut in the block reward, roughly every four years.
Hash: a cryptographic fingerprint of data.
Hash rate: the total computing power securing the network.
HODL: slang for holding long-term.
KYC: identity verification required by regulated platforms.
Lightning Network: a second layer for fast, low-cost Bitcoin payments.
Mempool: the waiting area for unconfirmed transactions.
Miner: a participant who adds blocks to the chain using computing power.
Node: a computer that validates and stores the blockchain.
Non-custodial: you control your own keys.
Private key: the secret that authorizes spending.
Proof of work: the mining mechanism that secures the network.
Public key: a shareable key derived from the private key.
Satoshi (sat): the smallest unit, one hundred-millionth of a bitcoin.
Seed phrase: 12 or 24 words that back up your wallet.
Spread: the difference between buying and selling price.
UTXO: an "unspent transaction output," the chunks of bitcoin your wallet can spend.
Wallet: software or hardware that manages your keys.
Whale: an individual or entity holding a very large amount.
Final Thoughts
Bitcoin is a genuinely novel technology: a scarce, borderless, permissionless digital asset secured by a global network. To some it's the future of money. To others it's a speculative bubble. Reasonable, informed people hold both views. You don't have to decide today.
If you remember only a few things from this guide, make them these:
Only risk what you can afford to lose. Volatility is real and severe.
Protect your keys and seed phrase. Nobody can recover them for you.
Never share your seed phrase. No legitimate service will ask for it.