How do I move or import my wallet between mobile and desktop?

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:

1. Open the BitPay app
2. Select the Gear icon
3. Under Wallets & Keys, select the key you want to back up
4. Select Backup
5. 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:

1. Open the BitPay mobile app
2. Select Create or import a Key (or the equivalent option)
3. Choose Import wallet
4. Enter the 12-word recovery phrase and tap IMPORT