When you create your Status profile, the Status app automatically generates a master key (key pair) and a wallet account for you. This initial master key is securely linked to your profile recovery phrase and synchronized across your devices when you set up profile synchronization.
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In the Status app, the terms "master key" and "key pair" are sometimes used interchangeably. While they are not exactly the same, both represent a set of keys that protect your wallet accounts.
When you create a new master key (key pair) on one of your devices, the device stores the key locally. To reduce the risk of accidental exposure during synchronization, the Status app does not automatically sync these new keys across devices, even if your Status profile is synchronized.
The Status app keeps your Status profile master key and all derived Wallet accounts synchronized across devices when you set up profile synchronization.
If you create additional accounts from a new master key or private key on one device, these are not automatically synchronized to your other devices.
To access these accounts on a new device, you must import the private key or key pair from the device where you created them.
On your synced devices, the Status app lists missing key pairs and accounts in Wallet settings to show they aren't available on the current device.
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Importing key pairs and private keys on all your devices simplifies managing your funds and accounts, but it is not mandatory. You can choose to keep some key on specific devices.
next to the key pair or private key you want to import.
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Choose one of the following three options to import the key pair or private key:
Option
Steps
Import by scanning encrypted QR
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Scan the QR code from your other device that contains the key pair or private key. To generate the QR code, see Find the QR code for your keys.
Import by entering recovery phrase
1
On the next screen, type your recovery phrase words separated by spaces. Make sure you type the words in the correct order.
2
Slide the
Arrow
to the right in the
Slide to import
area at the bottom of the screen.
3
Authenticate with biometrics (fingerprint, face or other method) or your password.
Import by entering private key
1
On the next screen, enter the private key for the account you want to import. This is the secret string of characters you used to import the account into Status Wallet.
2
Slide the
Arrow
to the right in the
Slide to import
area at the bottom of the screen.
3
Authenticate with biometrics (fingerprint, face or other method) or your password.
The Status app shows the missing master keys and key pairs on your synced devices. On devices that aren't synced with your Status profile, the missing keys don't appear, but you can add them manually.