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# 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.

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/669641f210a1019f2d8231fa/678202e9c01489edbc1e1636_678201e65bc993e062e23f3c_view_secret_recovery_phrase_backpack_wallet4.jpeg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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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.

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/669641f210a1019f2d8231fa/678622eb11b3c8f98d3764ca_6786220668a1896404fe194c_private_keys_export_backpack_wallet4.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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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.

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/669641f210a1019f2d8231fa/678619dac53b4a7808cd6e75_678618d13a513ea432f0bcb2_private_keys_export_backpack_wallet2.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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