How to Export and Backup Credentials to EUDI Wallet

Last updated: 1/29/2026•Reading time: 4 min
⏱️ Time Required:

10 minutes

📊 Difficulty:

medium

📄 Document:

N/A - Backup Process

What You Need

  • ✓EUDI Wallet app
  • ✓Secure storage location (encrypted USB, cloud with 2FA)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open EUDI Wallet app

2

Go to Settings → Backup & Export

3

Select \'Create Encrypted Backup\'

4

Choose credentials to backup

5

Set backup password (strong, unique - you\'ll need this for restore)

6

App creates encrypted backup file

7

Save to: Encrypted cloud storage OR secure USB drive

8

Store backup password separately (password manager recommended)

9

Test restore on secondary device to ensure backup works

10

Keep backup updated (monthly recommended)

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If export fails: Check storage space, ensure 500MB free

If password forgotten: Cannot recover - use government re-issuance instead

If backup corrupted: Create new one, delete old

If restore fails: Ensure using same wallet version as backup

Benefits

✓Faster recovery if phone lost
✓Transfer to new phone easily
✓Offline backup (works without internet)
✓Multiple device support

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Sources

Information verified against official sources (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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