When you back up your Keycard to another Keycard, you create a copy of the original Keycard. You can use the backup Keycard if you lose the original one, or to keep the two in different locations for convenience and safety.
If you lose your Keycard and don't have a backup Keycard, you can still recover your Status profile and Wallet funds as long as you have the recovery phrase. For more details, check out If you lose your Keycard.
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Open the Status app and log in to your profile.
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Tap your profile picture > Keycard
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Tap and hold your original Keycard near the top (iPhone) or back (Android) of your phone to scan your Keycard.
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Tap Backup Keycard
. Then tap Continue
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Tap and hold your backup Keycard near the top (iPhone) or back (Android) of your phone to scan your Keycard.
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Enter and confirm the PIN for the backup Keycard. You can use any PIN but using the same one as the original can simplify management.
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Enter the recovery phrase for the profile or Wallet accounts on your Keycard and tap Continue
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Tap Scan Keycard
. Then tap and hold your backup Keycard against the back of your phone again. 7