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How to Export Your DPW Seed Phrase to Transaction Wallets

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for exporting your Digital Paper Wallet (DPW) seed phrase from UnoLock to a transaction wallet, allowing you to access your cryptocurrency funds externally.

Access Your DPW

  1. Navigate to the Wallet section in the UnoLock app.
  2. Select the Digital Paper Wallet (DPW) you wish to export.
  3. Note: Ensure you are in a secure environment, as exporting your seed phrase requires careful handling to prevent unauthorized access.

View the Seed Phrase

  1. Click Show Private Key or Show Seed Phrase for the selected DPW.
  2. Read the warning message about keeping your seed phrase secure.
  3. Authenticate using your device’s usual method (e.g., fingerprint scan, facial recognition, or FIDO2 passkey) to proceed.
  4. Review the 24-word seed phrase displayed.
  5. Note: Do not take screenshots or store the seed phrase digitally to avoid risks of hacking.

Export the Seed Phrase

  1. Manually write down the 24-word seed phrase on a piece of paper.
  2. Optionally, click Copy to copy the seed phrase to your clipboard, but ensure you paste it securely and clear your clipboard afterward.
  3. Store the written seed phrase in a secure, offline location (e.g., a safe or lockbox).

Import into a Transaction Wallet

  1. Open the external transaction wallet where you wish to import the DPW funds.
  2. Select the option to Import Wallet or Restore Wallet.
  3. Enter the 24-word seed phrase exactly as recorded.
  4. Follow the wallet’s instructions to complete the import process.
  5. Verify that your funds are accessible in the transaction wallet.
  6. Note: Once imported, manage the transaction wallet securely, as it now controls access to your cryptocurrency funds.

Secure Your Seed Phrase

  1. Ensure the written seed phrase is stored in a safe, offline location.
  2. Do not share the seed phrase with anyone, as it grants full access to your funds.
  3. Optionally, create multiple offline copies and store them in separate secure locations.
  4. Note: If your seed phrase is compromised, your funds may be at risk of theft.

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