diff --git a/content/faq/how-to-backup-wallet.md b/content/faq/how-to-backup-wallet.md index 4ad6aa22..9a4186d8 100644 --- a/content/faq/how-to-backup-wallet.md +++ b/content/faq/how-to-backup-wallet.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ category: wallet --- The LBRY application relies on blockchain technology and the LBRY Credits (LBC) cryptocurrency in order to participate in the network. These LBC are stored in a wallet (data file on your PC) which is generated with each LBRY installation (think of your credits as digital cash on your PC). A wallet contains your funds, channel data, and claims (any uploads). It is important to understand that the wallet is not stored on any LBRY servers and as such, users are responsible for its safeguarding and making sure a backup (copy of the wallet file) is available in the event that it is lost. Wallets should be backed up periodically to ensure the most up to date information is available. -## How do I find my wallet? +## How do I find my wallet in the LBRY Desktop App? The easiest way to find the location of your LBRY wallet is via the [LBRY app](https://lbry.io/get). Open LBRY and on the left side, you should see an option for wallet. ![wallet](https://spee.ch/d/wallet.jpeg) @@ -15,12 +15,22 @@ after clicking on backup, you will see a link for `Backup`, open the location of When you click `Backup`, you will be shown the location of your `lbryum` directory that contains the wallet file(numbered `2`). Navigate to this directory via your file explorer to locate your wallet. You can either choose to backup this whole directory, the wallets directory inside it or the `default_wallet` file itself inside the wallets directory. -## How do I backup my wallet? +## How do I backup my LBRY Desktop App wallet? Wallets should be copied securely to one or more locations which only you have control over. Anyone with access to the wallet file could potentially have access to your LBRY Credits. Backing up is the process by which you copy the wallet files from your PC to another secure location. We recommend using Flash Drives or other external media which is kept in your possession. It is recommended to copy the wallet to more than one backup location for redundancy, especially if you are storing larger amounts of credits. We will continue to make this process easier for users in the future through the LBRY application. +## How do I find my wallet in the LBRY Android App? + +The easiest way to find the location of your LBRY android wallet is via the [Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.lbry.browser). To find your wallet in the LBRY Android App, click on the 3 horizontal bars at the upper left side of the App next to `Discovery`. Clicking on it will open a side bar and then click on wallet.This will open the wallet page. +![Find wallet](https://spee.ch/b3535b68750ad69c48566cb028c67d323d1fdeb9/walli.jpg) + +## How do I backup my LBRY Desktop App wallet? +*Please note that this may vary with each Android device* +1. Open your favorite file manager, navigate to `Internal storage/android/data/io.lbry.browser/files/lbryum/wallets` +2. Copy the default_wallet to any other location on your phone, i.e. your sd card or another directory on Internal Storage + ## How do I find my wallet if I don't have LBRY open? The LBRY wallet can be found manually by navigating to the [lbryum directory](https://lbry.io/faq/lbry-directories). The `default_wallet` file is inside the wallets folder.