> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.braidpay.com/braidpay/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.braidpay.com/braidpay/security-and-privacy-settings/backup-wallet.md).

# Backup Wallet

Backing up your wallet provides an additional layer of security, allowing you to recover access even if you forget your PIN. BraidPay offers two backup methods: Google Drive and Passkey.

### How to Backup Your Wallet

1. **Navigate to Wallet Settings:**
   * Go to **Settings** and select **Wallet** to access wallet management options.
2. **Choose a Backup Method:**

   * You will see two options for backing up your wallet:
     * **Backup with Google Drive**
     * **Backup with Passkey**

   <figure><img src="https://603551454-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVQ0EHHJQWmH245Y2BvVs%2Fuploads%2Ffw6XInUvLQBG0Ssmc9fp%2FScreenshot%202024-10-28%20at%203.55.59%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=de087f79-c670-407a-b763-b633330e1ab4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. **Unlock Your Wallet:**
   * For security purposes, you’ll be prompted to unlock your wallet with your PIN before proceeding with the backup.
4. **Complete Backup:**

   * Click **Backup with Google Drive** to back up to your Google account.

     <figure><img src="https://603551454-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVQ0EHHJQWmH245Y2BvVs%2Fuploads%2FO1Rf9G5hTiPmeqbsgXMs%2FScreenshot%202024-10-28%20at%203.56.29%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=2b689106-9de6-4821-a028-593092b2caa9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
   * Click **Backup with Passkey** to set up using a passkey.

     <figure><img src="https://603551454-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVQ0EHHJQWmH245Y2BvVs%2Fuploads%2FBBhvJIQVDsV2vWxUentS%2FScreenshot%202024-10-28%20at%203.57.06%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=b168f8b9-9a5a-49cc-aff1-9fb9fe77a6c8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

   Once completed, the last backup date will be displayed next to each option.