Backing Up Your Private Keys
What are private keys?
A private key is a secret piece of text that is used to prove ownership, unlock confidential information and sign transactions.
In High Fidelity, your private keys are used to securely access the contents of your Wallet and Purchases.
Where are my private keys stored?
By default, your private keys are only stored on your hard drive in High Fidelity Interface's AppData directory.
Here is the file path of your hifikey - you can browse to it using your file explorer.
HIFIKEY_PATH_REPLACEME How should I make a backup of my private keys?
You should backup your .hifikey file above by copying it to a USB flash drive, or to a service like Dropbox or Google Drive. Restore your backup by replacing the file in Interface's AppData directory with your backed-up copy.
What happens if I lose my passphrase?
Your passphrase is used to encrypt your private keys. If you lose your passphrase, you will no longer be able to decrypt your private key file nor have access to the contents of your Wallet or My Purchases.
In order to guarantee your privacy, nobody can help you recover your passphrase, including High Fidelity.
Please write it down and store it securely.
Want to learn more?
You can find out much more about the blockchain and about commerce in High Fidelity by visiting our Docs site: