How to Backup Your Wallet the Right Way

You’re One Mistake Away From Losing Everything

You’ve heard the stories of a lost laptop, a forgotten seed phrase, a wallet left unrecovered with serious funds inside. No one thinks it will happen to them, but it happens every day. And very often, it comes down to one thing: skipping the backup.

This guide is here to help you avoid being the next cautionary tale on Crypto Twitter. Regardless of what wallet you’re using, we’ve got you covered, with clear steps and essential tips to help you back up your wallet the right way. It’s one of the most important things you can do in web3.

Why Wallet Backups Matter, Especially in Self-Custodial Environments

In web3, your wallet is more than just a way to store assets. It’s your on-chain identity. It’s your access pass to dApps, protocols, and decision-making.

And in self-custodial environments, that responsibility is amplified. There’s no support line to call. No password reset option. You’re the only one who holds the keys, and the only one who can protect them.

Why It Matters: When you hold your own keys, you’re in control, and solely responsible for access and recovery.

Backing Up Your Wallet

Parti Wallet

• Supports recovery phrase backup.
• How to back it up

Koala Wallet

• Supports recovery phrase backup.
• How to back it up

Ledger (Hardware Wallet)

• Comes with a 24-word recovery phrase.
• Official PBC + Ledger Docs

MetaMask (via Snap)

• Uses a Secret Recovery Phrase.
• How to recover

Want peace of mind? Back them up now. Test your recovery if you haven’t.

How to Store Your Backup Like a Pro

Don’t:

• Screenshot your private key.
• Save it in Google Drive or iCloud.
• Paste it into your Notes app.

Do:

• Use a physical medium (paper, metal).
• Store in multiple, safe, offline places.
• Consider splitting the key (multi-location backup).

Pro Tip: If your backup lives on the internet, it’s not a backup. It’s bait.

Helpful Links & Recovery Resources

Even with the best intentions, things go wrong. If you’ve already lost access or want deeper recovery options, these guides and community resources can help:

MetaMask

• Official MetaMask Backup & Recovery Guide
  Covers how to securely back up and restore your wallet using the Secret Recovery Phrase.
• Community Thread: What to Do If You Lose Your SRP
  A sobering but helpful overview of what’s possible (and not) if you lose your recovery phrase.
• Advanced: MetaMask Vault Decryptor
  Use this if you still have your browser’s local storage and know your password. (Technical knowledge required.)

Ledger

• Ledger’s Full Recovery Guide
  A guide through the process of restoring your Ledger accounts using a Ledger device.
• How to Use a Backup Ledger Device
  For setting up a second device with the same phrase, highly recommended.

Koala Wallet

• Koala Wallet: Backup Instructions
  Explains how to access your recovery phrase and where to store it.
• Koala Wallet: Private Key Security Guide
  Extra details about how your wallet data is stored and what to protect.

The Bigger Picture: Backups Are Digital Self-Defense

You’re not just saving a file. You’re practicing sovereignty. Partisia runs on MPC and privacy-enhancing tech because we believe you should control your data and assets. Whether you are signing transactions, running MPC, or interacting with on-chain applications, access starts with your keys, and ends if you lose them.

Backing up your wallet is the most underrated move in crypto. It’s your firewall against regret.

TL;DR: 5 Things You Need to Remember

• Back up every wallet/account you use.
• Never store private keys online.
• Use verified guides from wallet providers.
• Test your recovery before you need it.
• If you lose access, no one can recover it for you.

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