# View Secret Recovery Phrases and Private Keys

Backpack recommends recording all Secret Recovery Phrases and saving them in a secure location. This is the only way to recover your account if you lose access to your devices or password.

**Warning: DO NOT SHARE your Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone. Backpack Support or staff will never ask you for your Secret Recovery Phrase.**

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## Secret Recovery Phrase (Mobile App)

### 1) Navigate to Settings and open the 'Security' menu

### 2) Choose 'Show Secret Recovery Phrase'

Keep your Secret Recovery Phrase private, never share with anyone.

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## Secret Recovery Phrase (Extension)

### 1) Navigate to Your Account in the Settings menu

### 2) Select 'Show Secret Recovery Phrase'

### 3) Enter your password and choose 'Show secrets'

Keep your Secret Recovery Phrase private, never share with anyone.

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## Private Keys (Mobile App)

#### 1) Navigate to the Network selector menu

#### 2) Open the wallet menu

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#### 3) Choose 'Show Private Key'. Select 'Show Private Key'.

Keep your Private Keys private, never share with anyone.

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## Private Keys (Extension)

#### 1) Navigate to the Network selector menu

#### 2) Open the wallet menu

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#### 3) Choose 'Show Private Key'. Enter your password and select 'Show secrets'.

Keep your Private Keys private, never share with anyone.

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