Backup your wallet manually

Last updated 21 days ago

Even if you already Backup your wallet with Pocket or Backup your wallet with iCloud you may want to take extra precaution and Backup your wallet manually. To manually backup your wallet on Family, you’ll need write down your Secret Recover Phrase, and keep it in a secure location.

How to Backup your wallet manually

It's quite simple to manually backup your wallet once your ready to write down your Secret Recovery Phrase. Here’s how:

  1. Select the ellipsis icon in the top right of the desired wallet you want to backup manually.
  2. Select Back Up Now.
  3. Select Manual Backup.
  4. Write down your secret recovery phrase or copy to clipboard. Remember, your Secret Recovery Phrase is for your eyes only. Never share with anyone who asks.
  5. To confirm backup, complete a quick test to make sure you’ve written down your Secret Recovery Phrase in the correct order
  6. Tap the number of each word’s position in your Secret Recovery Phrase.