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# Export & backup accounts
### Supported export methods
Export your private key 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
Unified account
true
true
false
false
Substrate account
true
true
false
true
EVM account
true
true
true
true
TON account
true
true
true
false
QR-signer account
false
true
false
false
Watch-only account**
false
true
false
false
*(\*): The exported JSON file **cannot be imported** into EVM-compatible wallets (Metamask, Phantom, Rabby, etc.).*
*(\*\*): When importing a JSON file containing watch-only accounts, these accounts remain watch-only. You cannot transfer funds or* actively participate in any activities with them.
### Export & backup an account
**Step 1**: On the SubWallet homepage, hit the account name at the top of the screen to get to the account selection tab.
**Step 2**: In the account selection tab, tap the icon on the right-hand side of the account you wish to export.
*In this example, we will export the backup information of "Andy T" - a unified account.*
**Step 3**: In the Account details screen, choose "**Export**".
**Step 4**: Choose your preferred way(s) to export your account and click "**Confirm**".
As "*Andy 4*" is a unified account, there are 2 options to export the account, as listed in the table above.
**Step 5**: Enter your password and click "**Confirm**".
**Step 6**: Your backup information has been exported!
Scroll to see all your backups and click the "**Finish**" button below to return to the homepage.
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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.
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**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.
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### Export multiple accounts
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This feature allows you to export backup information of multiple accounts (no matter its account type) in **one JSON file**.
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**Step 1**: Open SubWallet and hit the account name to go to the account selection tab.
**Step 2**: In the account selection tab, tap 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 all accounts. Once done, click on the "**Export 2 accounts**" button.
**Step 4**: Enter your password to confirm, then click "**Confirm**" to proceed.
**Step 5**: A JSON file will be created. Click on the download icon to download the file and keep it in a safe place.
You have successfully exported multiple accounts! Click "**Finish**" to return to the homepage.
icon on the right-hand side of the account you wish to export.
at the top right of the screen.