Back up your Exodus Mobile wallet using a passkey and your iCloud or Google account.
Once you’ve backed up your wallet, your encrypted secret recovery phrase is securely stored in iCloud or Google Drive. When you download Exodus on a new phone, you can sign into your passkey manager and iCloud or Google account to restore your wallet.
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How does Exodus store my secret recovery phrase in iCloud or Google Drive?
You can back up your wallet by storing your secret recovery phrase in your iCloud or Google Drive account and protecting it with a passkey.
Your secret recovery phrase is encrypted and stored as a secured file in your cloud storage account.
At the same time, your passkey manager creates and stores a passkey that is secured by the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you use to unlock your device. This passkey is the only way to decrypt your secret recovery phrase and access your wallet.
Once you've backed up your wallet, when you download Exodus on a new phone, you can sign into your passkey manager and iCloud or Google account to restore your wallet.
Encrypting your secret recovery phrase ensures that even if someone gains access to the backup file in your iCloud or Google Drive, they won’t be able to read or use it. The file can only be decrypted using your passkey, which adds an extra layer of security.
Backing up your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive is currently only available in Exodus Mobile on iOS and Android devices that support passkeys.
What do I need to know when backing up with iCloud or Google Drive?
Backing up your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive is only available on iOS and Android devices that support passkeys: Does my device support backing up with iCloud or Google Drive?
Ensure you know where your backup file and passkey are stored and how to access them: Where is my backup file and passkey stored?
Never delete your backup file in your cloud storage or passkey in your passkey manager. You need both to restore your wallet.
To restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive, you need the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you used to create your backup.
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
How do I back up my wallet with iCloud or Google Drive?
Learn how to back up your wallet by storing your encrypted 12-word secret recovery phrase in iCloud on iOS or in Google Drive on Android.
iOS
If you are on an iOS device, your Apple account stores your encrypted secret recovery phrase as a file in iCloud, and your default passkey manager (usually the Passwords app) stores the passkey.
Before you begin, you need to be logged in to your Apple account and have passkeys enabled.
For a guide on how to set this up, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
In Exodus Mobile, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Settings.
Tap Backups.
Tap iCloud Backup.
If you want to write down your secret recovery phrase, visit: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
If you're prompted to allow access, you'll need to sign in to your Apple account and enable permissions before continuing: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
If everything is enabled, you will automatically skip to step 6.
Authenticate with your Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password to create a passkey. The exact method will depend on your device and passkey manager.
If you use a passkey manager other than the Passwords app, be careful when creating multiple backups. Some passkey managers may overwrite previously created passkeys. If you overwrite your passkey, you risk losing access to your funds.When creating multiple backups in Exodus, it is crucial that you select the option to create a new passkey without overwriting or updating existing ones. To learn more, visit: Where is my backup file and passkey stored?
a) Create a name for your backup to recognize it when restoring your wallet, then b) tap Create Backup.
You'll see a confirmation screen when your backup has been created. Tap Done.
You have now backed your Exodus wallet with your iCloud account and passkey.
For extra security, you can also back up your wallet by writing down its secret recovery phrase: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Android
If you are on an Android device, your Google account stores your encrypted secret recovery phrase as a file in Google Drive, and your default passkey manager stores the passkey.
Before you begin, you need to be logged in to your Google account and have passkeys enabled on your device.
For a guide on how to set this up, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
In Exodus Mobile, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Settings.
Tap Backups.
Tap Google Drive Backup.
If you want to write down your secret recovery phrase, visit: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Tap Allow Access.
If you are unable to continue because you haven't enabled passkeys or allowed access to Google, then follow these steps: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
Choose the Google account you want to back up your wallet with.
The Google account you select will be used to store the backup file in Google Drive.
Carefully read the prompt before allowing permissions for Google Drive. a) Check the box to allow access, and b) tap Continue.
To create a passkey, authenticate with your Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password. The exact method will depend on your device and passkey manager.
If you use a passkey manager other than Google, be careful when creating multiple backups. Some passkey managers may overwrite previously created passkeys. If you overwrite your passkey, you risk losing access to your funds.When creating multiple backups in Exodus, it is crucial that you select the option to create a new passkey without overwriting or updating existing ones. To learn more, visit: Where is my backup file and passkey stored?
a) Create a name for your backup to recognize it when restoring your wallet, then b) tap Create Backup.
You'll see a confirmation screen when your backup has been created. Tap Done.
And done! You have now backed your Exodus wallet with your Google Drive account and passkey.
For extra security, you can also back up your wallet by writing down your wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
How do I restore my wallet with iCloud or Google Drive?
If you previously backed up your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive, you can restore it in Exodus Mobile as long as you have access to your passkey and backup file.
The following guide will walk you through the steps to restore, whether you have a new Exodus wallet or Exodus already installed.
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
How do I restore in a new Exodus wallet?
Learn how to restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive in a new Exodus Mobile wallet on iOS or Android.
iOS
Before you begin, you need to be signed into the iCloud account and the passkey manager you used to create the backup.
For a guide on how to set up your device so you are ready to restore your wallet with iCloud, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
On a newly installed Exodus Mobile app, a) tap Restore wallet.
Tap iCloud Backup.
If passkey or iCloud permissions haven't been enabled, you will be asked to enable them. To do this, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
If everything is enabled then you will automatically skip to step 5.
a) Select which backup you'd like to restore. To view older backups, b) tap Past Backups. If you only have one backup, you will automatically skip this step.
Your passkey manager will ask you to confirm using the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you used to create the backup.
Exodus will now restore your wallet. This process may take several minutes or longer, especially for wallets with a long transaction history. Until the restore is complete, you won't be able to send or swap. Once finished, Exodus will let you know it's successful.
Android
Before you begin, you need to be signed into the Google account and the passkey manager you used to create the backup.
For a guide on how to set up your device so you are ready to restore your wallet with Google Drive, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
On a newly installed Exodus Mobile app, a) tap Restore wallet.
Tap Google Drive Backup.
Tap Allow Access and select the same Google account you used to create your backup. If you’ve previously used your device to back up or restore with Google Drive, it may remember the account you used and automatically skip this step.
If you haven't enabled passkeys or allowed access to Google, then follow these steps: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
a) Select which backup you'd like to restore. To view older backups, b) tap Past Backups. If you only have one backup, you will automatically skip this step.
Your passkey manager will ask you to confirm using the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you used to create the backup.
Exodus will now restore your wallet. This process may take several minutes or longer, especially for wallets with a long transaction history.
How do I restore if I already have Exodus installed?
If you already have Exodus installed, you can restore your wallet from the settings.
Restoring a wallet will overwrite your current wallet with the backup. Before proceeding, make sure to back up your current wallet by writing down your secret recovery phrase: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
iOS
Before you begin, write down your secret recovery phrase for your current wallet to ensure you can access it in the future if needed: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Restoring a wallet will overwrite your current wallet with the backup, and you'll only be able to access the overwritten wallet again with its secret recovery phrase.
To continue, you need to be signed into the iCloud account and the passkey manager you used to create the backup.
For a guide on how to set up your device so you are ready to restore with iCloud, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
In Exodus Mobile app, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Settings.
Scroll down and tap Restore Wallet.
This process will overwrite your current wallet. Make sure you have written down your current wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase before restoring.
Tap iCloud Backup.
If passkey or iCloud permissions haven't been enabled, you will be asked to enable them. To do this, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
If everything is enabled then you will automatically skip to step 7.
a) Select which backup you'd like to restore. To view older backups, b) tap Past Backups. If you only have one backup, you will automatically skip this step.
Your passkey manager will ask you to confirm using the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you used to create the backup.
Exodus will now restore your wallet. This process may take several minutes or longer, especially for wallets with a long transaction history. Until the restore is complete, you won't be able to send or swap. Once finished, Exodus will let you know it's successful.
Android
Before you begin, write down your secret recovery phrase for your current wallet to ensure you can access it in the future if needed: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Restoring a wallet will overwrite your current wallet with the backup, and you'll only be able to access the overwritten wallet again with its secret recovery phrase.
To continue, you need to be signed into the Google account and the passkey manager you used to create your backup
For a guide on how to set up your device so you are ready to restore with Google Drive, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
In Exodus Mobile app, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Settings.
Scroll down and tap Restore Wallet.
This process will overwrite your current wallet. Make sure you have written down your current wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase before restoring.
Tap Google Drive Backup.
Tap Allow Access and select the same Google account you used to create your backup. If you’ve previously used your device to back up or restore with Google Drive, it may remember the account you used and automatically skip this step.
If you haven't enabled passkeys or allowed access to Google, then follow these steps: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
a) Select which backup you'd like to restore. To view older backups, b) tap Past Backups. If you only have one backup, you will automatically skip this step.
Your passkey manager will ask you to confirm using the same Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or password you used to create the backup.
Exodus will now restore your wallet. This process may take several minutes or longer, especially for wallets with a long transaction history.
iCloud and Google Drive wallet backup FAQs
Find answers to common questions regarding backing up your wallet with iCloud and Google Drive.
Does my device support backing up with iCloud or Google Drive?
To back up your Exodus wallet with iCloud or Google Drive, you need an iOS or Android device that supports passkeys.
The following operating systems support passkeys:
iOS 16 or higher. For more information on managing passkeys with an iOS device, visit Apple's guide: Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites on iPhone.
Android 9 or higher. For more information on managing passkeys with an Android device, visit Google's guide: Sign-in to your applications & websites with passkeys.
If your device doesn't support passkeys, you can back up your wallet by writing down your secret recovery phrase: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Where are my backup file and passkey stored?
Knowing how to access your backup file and passkey is crucial to ensuring you always have access to your wallet.
Never delete the backup file or passkey. Without them, you cannot restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive. Only you have access to your backup file and passkey. Exodus does not have access to your secret recovery phrase, backup file, or passkey, and cannot assist you in restoring your wallet if you lose access.
Backup file (the encrypted secret recovery phrase): Your secret recovery phrase is encrypted and stored as a file in iCloud (iOS devices) or in Google Drive (Android devices).
iCloud on iOS: The backup file's default location is in a folder named 'Exodus (do not delete)/Backups.' Never delete the folder or its files from your iCloud storage.
Google Drive on Android: The file is hidden, and accessing it isn't possible.
Passkey: Your device's passkey manager generates and stores your passkey. Make sure you understand how to manage passkeys on your device.
iOS devices will default to storing passkeys in iCloud Keychain within your Apple account, and they can be viewed in the Passwords app. To learn more, visit: Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites on iPhone.
Android devices will default to storing passkeys in the Google Password Manager within your Google account. To learn more, visit: Sign-in to your applications & websites with passkeys.
Other passkey managers: We can't guarantee that backing up your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive will work using other passkey managers. If you choose to use one, make sure you're familiar with the service and understand how to access and manage your passkey.
If you use a passkey manager other than iCloud or Google, be careful when creating multiple backups. Some passkey managers may overwrite previously created passkeys. If you overwrite your passkey, you risk losing access to your funds.
When creating multiple backups in Exodus, it is crucial that you select the option to create a new passkey without overwriting or updating existing ones.
You won't be able to restore your wallet if the passkey is deleted or overwritten.
How do I keep my iCloud or Google Drive backup file safe?
Because your iCloud or Google Drive backup is managed by both the passkey in your passkey manager and the backup file in your cloud storage account, the first step is to make sure that your account and passkey manager are secured with strong passwords.
Only use unique, strong passwords, and never reuse passwords.
If possible, enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security on your accounts.
When creating the passkey, make sure you know which service you use and what you need to access it. To learn more, visit: Where is my backup file and passkey stored?
Exodus does not have access to your secret recovery phrase, passkey, and encrypted recovery phrase, so we cannot help you recover your wallet if you lose access to any part of your iCloud or Google Drive backup.
Remember, to access the passkey, you use the same method you use to unlock your device, such as a Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or Password. It is important that the PIN or password you use to unlock your device is different from your other passwords.
For extra security, back up your wallet by also writing down your wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase: How do I always have access to my wallet with my 12-word secret recovery phrase?
Remember, the only way to create an iCloud or Google Drive backup is with the Exodus Mobile app: How do I back up my wallet with iCloud or Google Drive?
Watch out for phishing scams, fake websites, and suspicious messages asking you to back up your wallet with passkeys. These scams are designed to steal your personal information or gain access to your wallet.
For information on best practices, visit: How do I keep my money safe? How to store cryptocurrency safely.
What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
To back up your wallet or restore it with iCloud or Google Drive, you need to enable passkeys and be signed into your cloud storage account.
The exact steps will vary depending on your device. See the iOS or Android guide for more information.
iOS
The exact steps can vary depending on your iOS version. The example below uses iOS 18.
Before you begin, make sure you have completed the following steps on your iOS device using the linked Apple guides:
Log in with the Apple ID you want to use to back up or restore your wallet: Sign in to your Apple Account.
Secure your device with a passcode: Set up a passcode.
Depending on your device, secure it with Face ID or Touch ID: Set up Face ID or Set up Touch ID.
Enable 2FA for your Apple account: Turn on two-factor authentication.
Once you've completed step 1, tap Settings.
Tap your Apple ID.
Tap iCloud.
Under Saved to iCloud, tap See All.
From here, make sure the following are enabled:
iCloud Drive
Passwords and Keychain
Exodus
Next, return to Settings, and tap General.
Tap AutoFill & Passwords.
a) Make sure AutoFIll Passwords and Passkeys is enabled, and b) under Autofill From, enable Passwords as the passkey manager you want to use to either back up or restore your wallet with.
While other passkey managers might work, we can't guarantee that passkey managers other than Apple's Passwords will work. If you do not see Passwords as an option, install the Passwords app on your device.swords as an option, install the Passwords app on your device.
You have enabled passkeys and iCloud and can continue to back up or restore your wallet with iCloud.
Android
The steps can vary depending on your Android device. The example below uses a Google Pixel device with Android 14.
Open your Android device and go to the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Passwords, passkeys and autofill.
a) Make sure you have selected Google as the passkey manager you want to use to back up or restore your wallet. You can b) tap on the gear icon to change your preferred service.
While other passkey managers might work, we can't guarantee that passkey managers other than Google will work.
In the same Passwords, passkeys, and autofill menu, a) check if you have added the Google account you want to back up or restore your wallet with. If not, b) tap + Add account to add your Google Account.
To learn more, visit Google's guide: Add or remove an account on Android.
Finally, to use passkeys, you need to set up a screen lock on your device. The screen lock is the password, PIN, Touch ID, Face ID, etc., that you use to unlock your device.
If you haven't already set a screen lock, visit Google's guide: Set screen lock on an Android device for information on how to do so.
iCloud backup upload failed
If your iOS device has issues syncing or uploading the backup file to your iCloud account, you'll see the error Backup Upload Failed.
The following steps may help identify the cause of the upload issues:
Tap Open Files. This will open your iCloud Drive in the Files app.
Watch for any prompts or errors that could indicate the cause of the upload issue.
Sometimes you will see a prompt or error asking you to take a specific action to solve the issue. For example, you might be promoted to sign in to your iCloud account in case your login has expired.
If you don't see any errors or prompts, go to the folder that stores your backup file. It is located in the folder Exodus (DO NOT DELETE). From that folder, open the subfolder Backups.
Confirm all the files are synced with your iCloud. Watch for any errors or prompts to take any actions.
Never delete your backup files!
If none of the above solves your issue, please email Exodus support at [email protected], or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat.
How do I restore with iCloud or Google Drive using a confirmation email or SMS?
If you backed up your Exodus wallet with iCloud or Google Drive before November 2024, you would have created the backup with your cloud storage account and a confirmation email or mobile phone number.
Creating a backup with a confirmation email or mobile phone number is no longer supported. However, you can still restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive and your confirmation email or mobile phone number.
Please note that there is a 7-day waiting period when restoring a wallet.
Backing up wallets with a confirmation email or mobile phone number is no longer supported. After restoring your wallet, you must upgrade your backup by creating a new one using a passkey protected by Face ID or Touch ID.
To learn more, see: How do I upgrade my backup method?
Before you begin, you need to ensure that your mobile device is signed into the iCloud or Google account you used to create the backup. To learn more, visit: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
You can only restore your wallet with iCloud or Google Drive on a device with the same operating system (iOS or Android) as the one you used to create your backup.
After opening a newly installed Exodus Mobile app, a) tap Restore wallet.
Tap iCloud Backup or Google Drive Backup.
To continue, you will need to allow the required permissions so you can restore your wallet with your iCloud or Google account.
iOS
If you haven't enabled the required permissions, you will see the prompt below. To fix that, follow these steps: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
If everything is enabled then you will automatically skip to step 5.
Android
After tapping Allow Access, select the same Google account you used to create your backup. If you’ve previously used your device to back up or restore with Google Drive, it may remember the account you used and automatically skip this step.
If you haven't enabled passkeys or allowed access to Google, then follow these steps: What do I need to enable to back up with iCloud or Google Drive?
a) Select which backup you'd like to restore. To view older backups, b) tap Past Backups. If you only have one backup, you will automatically skip this step.
Depending on whether you created the backup with a confirmation email or confirmation mobile number, you will receive an email or SMS from Exodus containing a confirmation code. In Exodus, a) enter this confirmation code, then b) tap Continue.
For security reasons, you must wait 7 days to access your wallet. You'll also receive an email or SMS confirming that a restore is in progress. Your wallet will have a countdown, and you'll receive an email or SMS and an in-app notification when the waiting period ends. Tap Done.
You are able to cancel the restore during the 7-day waiting period. To learn how, see: How do I cancel a restore in progress?
After the 7-day waiting period is over, you can return to Restore from Backup (steps 1-3 above), then tap Restore.
You will receive an email or SMS from Exodus containing a confirmation code. a) Enter the confirmation code, then b) tap Continue.
If you are sure you'd like to restore your backup, tap Continue and Restart.
Exodus Mobile will restart, and your wallet will be restored. Once complete, you'll receive a notification that the restore was successful. To return to your wallet, tap X.
After restoring your wallet, you must upgrade your backup by creating a new one using a passkey protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Backing up with confirmation emails and mobile phone numbers is no longer supported.
For a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade, see: How do I back up my wallet with iCloud or Google Drive?
How do I upgrade my backup method?
You must upgrade your Exodus backup if you initially created one before November 2024 using your cloud storage account with a confirmation email or mobile phone number.
For step-by-step instructions to upgrade to a backup using a passkey secured by Face ID or Touch ID, visit: How do I back up my wallet with iCloud or Google Drive?
Exodus will display a prompt and a banner if it detects that your backup method hasn't been upgraded. Tap the Upgrade button or the banner to start creating a new backup using a passkey secured by Face ID or Touch ID:
The upgrade prompt and banner will continue to appear until you complete upgrading to a new backup using a passkey secured by Face ID or Touch ID.
How do I cancel a restore in progress?
If you backed up your Exodus wallet with iCloud or Google Drive before November 2024, when you restore, you will receive a confirmation code via email or SMS.
After entering the confirmation code in Exodus, there's a 7-day waiting period before the wallet can be restored.
You can cancel the restore request anytime during the 7-day waiting period.
When a restore is attempted, you'll receive a confirmation email or SMS notifying you that a wallet restore is in progress. If you have Exodus on other devices, you'll also see a prompt in Exodus that a restore was attempted on another device.
If you receive an email or SMS about a restore in progress that you did not initiate, your wallet may be compromised. Please cancel the restore request immediately and contact Exodus Support at [email protected], or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat. If you think it is compromised, change the passwords for all accounts associated with the iCloud or Google Drive backup, such as your email, phone provider, and iCloud or Google Drive accounts, and remotely sign out of all devices.
To cancel the wallet restore, open the confirmation email or SMS and tap cancel this restore request. This will cancel restoring your wallet from your iCloud or Google Drive backup.
If you cannot locate the email or SMS to cancel your restore, you can resend one by tapping Resend Email or Resend SMS:
