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Import missing private keys and key pairs on multiple devices
jorge-campo
jorge-campo
and
Cheny0
on May 15, 2025

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.

To import missing private keys and key pairs across devices, you must complete these steps on each device that is missing the keys.

  1. 1
    From the tab bar, tap
    Wallet
    .
  2. 2
    Tap your profile picture >
    Wallet
    .
  3. 3
    Tap
    Key pairs and accounts
    . On this screen, the Status app shows key pairs and private keys missing on the current device. If you don't see the
    missing key pairs
    , you must add the keys manually.
  4. 4
    Tap
    More options
     next to the key pair or private key you want to import.
  5. 5
    Choose one of the following three options to import the key pair or private key:
OptionSteps
Import by scanning encrypted QR
  1. 1
    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. 1
    On the next screen, type your recovery phrase words separated by spaces. Make sure you type the words in the correct order.
  2. 2
    Slide the
    Arrow
     to the right in the
    Slide to import
     area at the bottom of the screen.
  3. 3
    Authenticate with biometrics (fingerprint, face or other method) or your password.
Import by entering private key
  1. 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. 2
    Slide the
    Arrow
     to the right in the
    Slide to import
     area at the bottom of the screen.
  3. 3
    Authenticate with biometrics (fingerprint, face or other method) or your password.
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To learn how your Wallet accounts and keys work, check out Understand your Status Wallet accounts and keys.

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.

For information on how to add missing keys manually, read Import an account into your Status Wallet.

To import a key pair or private key from another device, you need to find the corresponding encrypted QR code.

Complete these steps on the device where you added the key pair or private key.

  1. 1
    From the tab bar, tap
    Wallet
    .
  2. 2
    Tap your profile picture >
    Wallet
    .
  3. 3
    Tap
    Key pairs and accounts
    .
  4. 4
    Tap
    More options
     next to the key pair or private key you want to export.
  5. 5
    Select
    Show encrypted QR of key pair
    .
  6. 6
    Slide the
    Arrow
     to the right in the
    Slide to reveal QR code
     area at the bottom of the screen.
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If you no longer need some of the accounts or key pairs, you can delete them from your device.
Updated by
jorge-campo
jorge-campoon May 15, 2025
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