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Backing up your recovery phrase or private key is crucial for protecting your assets. This guide will walk you through the steps to back up your recovery phrase and private key in the Magic Eden App.
Steps to back up your recovery phrase
Open the Magic Eden App
Within the Magic Eden App, click the Settings icon in the top right corner of the Portfolio or Discover page
Access security settings
Scroll down to the 'Security' tab, then select 'Back Up'.
View recovery phrase
You will see a warning message emphasizing the importance of keeping your recovery phrase safe and not sharing it with anyone. If you wish to continue, click the 'View Recovery Phrase' button.
Enter your passcode
You be asked to enter your passcode. Ensure no one can see your screen, as anyone with this phrase can steal any asset stored in this account.
Enter your password if you are using desktop
If you are using the desktop app, you will need to enter your password. Please ensure no one can see your screen, as anyone with this phrase can steal any asset stored in this account.
Reveal and back up
Click the 'Reveal' button to show the recovery phrase. Write it down with a pen and paper to back it up securely. Click 'Continue' to continue the Backup process.
Complete the Backup process
You will be asked to click the word that is in your recovery phrase that you just wrote down. Click 'Continue'. You will be asked once again to click the word that is in your recovery phrase. Click 'Confirm' and you will have successfully completed your Backup process.
Steps to back up your private key
Open the Magic Eden App
Follow the same steps as above to access the security settings and 'Back Up'.
View private key
Instead of clicking the 'Reveal' button, click on the key icon in the top right corner.
Viewing your private key will only be available once you have completed the Back Up Recovery Phrase process described in the beginning of the article.
Select private key network
Choose the network for which you want the private key. Note that private key export for the Ordinals (Taproot) address is not currently available, but all other networks and addresses can be exported.
Manually copy your private key
Press the 'View Key' button to view your private key. We do not allow you to copy and paste the private key to your device's clipboard for safety reasons. You will need to manually copy your private key by writing it down. Please note that the private key is case sensitive.
Use caution
Anyone with this key can steal any asset stored in this account. Use caution if creating a digital copy and ensure it is stored securely.
Backing up your recovery phrase or private key is essential for securing your assets. Never share these details with anyone and store them in a safe place to prevent unauthorized access.
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