# 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.

{% 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 %} ### 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.

**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.