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Restore a Locked Backup

About the Locked Backup

This tool uses scrypt and AES-256 to decrypt your backup using a password. None of your information is ever sent to a server.

Learn more about the safety and security of this site on the about page.

  1. Scan your QR code

    For the safety of your sensitive information, make sure your internet is disconnected.

    Scan your QR code below, or use any QR reader app and paste the result below.

    Scan the QR code that has this image:

  2. Decrypt your secret information

    Make sure nobody else can see your screen.

    Please wait, still loading... {{form.percentComplete}}% complete

    Tip: using a phone? Decryption is much faster on a computer.

    {{form.error}} Successfully decrypted your secret information.

    Your secret information will be removed from this page in {{timerValue}}

  3. Restore your wallet

    If you need to copy your secret information, write it onto a piece of paper.

    Follow your cryptocurrency wallet's instructions for restoring a backup from a recovery phrase or private key.

    After restoring your wallet, destroy the piece of paper that you wrote your secret information onto.

    If you are just testing if your backup works, follow the remaining steps on the backup page.

  4. Show some love

    If this site helped you, please consider spreading the word and/or donating a few fractions of a coin. Scroll to the bottom of the page for donation addresses.

  5. Cleanup

    Close this web page when you are finished, and reconnect to the internet.