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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 view and back up your recovery phrase and private key in the Magic Eden app.
Steps to view and 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 section, 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 or biometrics. Ensure no one can see your screen, as anyone with your recovery 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 your reocvery 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 back up 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 back up process.
Steps to view and back up your private key
Open the Magic Eden App
Follow the same steps as above to access the Security settings and select 'Back Up'.
Navigate to Private Key page
You will be taken to the Recovery Phrase page. Here you should see a Key icon on the top right corner if you have completed the Back Up flow for your recovery phrase. Click the key icon to enter the Private Key page.
Don't see the Key icon? Please first complete the Back Up flow by clicking "Continue" on the Recovery Phrase page. The Key icon will appear after.
Select private key network
On the Private Key page, you can select the network of the private key you wish to view using the dropdown menu.
Manually copy your private key
Press the 'View Key' button to view your private key. Your private key may initially show only a portion of the private key with it ending in "...". To view the full private key, press the area holding the 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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