The BitPay Wallet is self-custody giving users complete control over their cryptocurrency. Securing your cryptocurrency is essential to using a self-custody wallet. Write down your seed phrase or 12-word recovery phrase and store it in a safe place. Moving and gaining access to your wallet funds between devices is accomplished using your 12-word recovery phrase.
Note: BitPay does not store your 12-word recovery phrase or have access to your funds.
Follow the instructions below to secure and back up your wallet:
- Open the BitPay app
- Select the Gear icon
- Under Wallets & Keys, select the key you want to back up
- Select Backup
- Write down your 12-word backup phrase and secure it in a safe place. We do not recommend emailing it to yourself.
To import the wallet to a new device using your 12-word recovery phrase and the BitPay app:
- Open the BitPay mobile app
- Select Create or import a Key (or the equivalent option)
- Choose Import wallet
- Enter the 12-word recovery phrase and tap IMPORT
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