# 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:

<table><thead><tr><th width="252">Account type</th><th width="133" data-type="checkbox">Seed phrase</th><th width="128" data-type="checkbox">JSON file*</th><th width="118" data-type="checkbox">Private key</th><th width="119" data-type="checkbox">QR code</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Unified account</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>false</td><td>false</td></tr><tr><td>Substrate account</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>false</td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td>EVM account</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td>TON account</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>false</td></tr><tr><td>QR-signer account</td><td>false</td><td>true</td><td>false</td><td>false</td></tr><tr><td>Watch-only account**</td><td>false</td><td>true</td><td>false</td><td>false</td></tr></tbody></table>

*(\*): 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.

<figure><img src="/files/R4ldInY93aACY4DOXnGS" alt="" width="270"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2**: In the account selection tab, tap the <img src="https://docs.subwallet.app/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F631687399-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%252Fuploads%252FLJk06nE4mSJLjg8i6Qts%252FScreenshot_219.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D85ce28e9-f573-411e-becc-6cbe19f86b91&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=dbd65985&#x26;sv=2" alt="" data-size="line"> icon on the right-hand side of the account you wish to export.

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*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**".&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/8SOvBori526LvL9mnHiQ" alt="" width="313"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**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.&#x20;

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Please save and keep your backup files secure.&#x20;

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.**&#x20;

SubWallet is non-custodial, which means we don't store any of your backup information to ensure user privacy and security.
{% endhint %}

### Export multiple accounts

{% hint style="info" %}
This feature allows you to export backup information of multiple accounts (no matter its account type) in **one JSON file**.
{% endhint %}

**Step 1**: Open SubWallet and hit the account name to go to the account selection tab.

<figure><img src="/files/R4ldInY93aACY4DOXnGS" alt="" width="270"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2**: In the account selection tab, tap the export icon <img src="https://docs.subwallet.app/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F631687399-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252F-Lh39Kwxa1xxZM9WX_Bs%252Fuploads%252FdKmdfoqM7gH6IU79pzNH%252FScreenshot_14.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9f00f378-2891-41dd-a831-a49f1de995f7&#x26;width=40&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=24271389&#x26;sv=1" alt="" data-size="line"> at the top right of the screen.

<figure><img src="/files/Oh6akMIjYfncC07umpNQ" alt="" width="272"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**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.

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**Step 4**: Enter your password to confirm, then click "**Confirm**" to proceed.

<figure><img src="/files/CWJeBpnOdbIz2qjqLRWO" alt="" width="313"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 5**: A JSON file will be created. Click on the download icon to download the file and keep it in a safe place.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/FOEGCD1zS5pHXUIFmwXs" alt="" width="272"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You have successfully exported multiple accounts! Click "**Finish**" to return to the homepage.


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