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# Backup & Recovery

Because Lacuna is non-custodial, your recovery phrase is the only way to restore your wallet — so treat it carefully.

## Your Recovery Phrase

When you create your wallet, you're shown a recovery phrase. Write it down and store it offline (never as a screenshot or in cloud notes). Anyone with this phrase can restore your wallet.

## Restoring On A New Device

Install the app, choose **Restore Wallet**, and enter your recovery phrase. Your keys — and access to your shielded notes — are regenerated locally on the new device.

## What Lacuna Cannot Do

Lacuna has no copy of your phrase or keys and cannot reset them for you. This is the trade-off of true self-custody: total control, total responsibility.


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