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This document will show you how to export & backup accounts on SubWallet. |
Export your backup information in different forms of backup files, and use these files to restore & import the account again if you so wish.
Depending on the type of account you want to export, SubWallet supports different export methods:
Account type | Seed phrase | JSON file* | Private key | QR code |
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Unified account | true | true | false | false |
Substrate account | true | true | false | true |
EVM account | true | true | true | true |
TON account | true | true | true | false |
Ledger account | false | true | false | false |
QR-signer account | false | true | false | false |
(*): The exported JSON file cannot be imported into EVM-compatible wallets (Metamask, Phantom, Rabby, etc.).
Step 1: Open the SubWallet extension and click on the account name to access the account selection tab.
Step 2: In the account selection tab, click the icon on the right-hand side of the account you wish to export.
In this example, we will export the backup information of "SubWallet Unified 01" - a unified account.
Step 3: In the Account details section, choose "Export".
Step 4: Enter your password.
{% hint style="info" %} You will notice that even if you correctly enter your password, the "Confirm" button is still unavailable. You would need to choose your preferred form of export file to continue. {% endhint %}
As "SubWallet Unified 01" is a unified account, there are 2 options to export the account, as listed in the table above.
Step 5: Choose your preferred way(s) to export your account. Then, click "Confirm".
{% hint style="warning" %} Please save and keep your backup files secure.
Furthermore, you will need these backup files to restore your account in case you forget your SubWallet password. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="danger" %} Don't share your seed phrase with anyone, including us.
SubWallet is non-custodial, which means we don't store any of your backup information to ensure user privacy and security. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %} This feature allows you to export backup information of multiple accounts (no matter its account type) in one JSON file. {% endhint %}
In this example, we will export multiple accounts on the SubWallet extension on the Chrome browser.
Step 1: Open the SubWallet extension and click on the account name to access the account selection tab.
Step 2: In the account selection tab, click on the export icon at the top right of the screen.
Step 3: In the Export account screen, select as many accounts to export as you wish.
In this example, we want to export 4 accounts. Once done, click on the "Export 4 accounts" button.
Step 4: Enter your password to confirm, then click "Submit" to proceed.
Once clicked, the Chrome browser will download a JSON file. Click Ctrl + J to locate the file.
Step 5: You have successfully exported multiple accounts! Click "Finish" to return to the homepage.
{% hint style="info" %} If you want to import these accounts to use them on other devices and browsers, you can import the JSON file downloaded from Step 4 using this guide. {% endhint %}