> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cove.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Wallet security and recovery

> Back up keys, manage Cove's access, and recover a deleted wallet.

Cove uses your Telegram identity and Privy-backed wallets. You own the wallet; Cove's permission to trade and move funds can be removed and restored.

Protect access to Telegram and keep keys private. These wallets use individual private keys rather than a shared seed phrase.

## Export a private key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open wallet management">
    In the primary Cove bot, choose the intended profile, then `/wallets` → **Export Wallet**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the wallet">
    In **Cove Wallets → Active**, check the label and address. If it is in another profile, switch in Telegram and reopen the app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export securely">
    Tap **Export Private Key**. Follow the Privy-hosted secure window and save the backup somewhere only you can access.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  </Frame>
</div>

<Warning>Never share a private key or capture it in a screenshot. Losing a backup may leave you without independent access if you also lose access to your account.</Warning>

## Delete a wallet from Cove

Review its funds and orders first. Your **primary** wallet and **only** wallet cannot be deleted.

1. Open `/wallets` → its **⚙️** → **Delete Wallet**.
2. Open **Manage Wallets**.
3. Review the wallet, then **Yes, Delete & Revoke** if you intend to remove access.

Deletion hides the wallet and removes Cove's ability to trade or move funds. It does not sell its tokens or erase the blockchain wallet.

## Recover a deleted wallet

Open **Cove Wallets → Deleted**, find the wallet, tap **Recover**, then **Yes, Recover**. Return to `/wallets` and check the wallet selection.

Re-importing its key does not restore a deleted wallet; use **Recover**.

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  <Frame caption="Deleted wallets with the Recover account option. No private keys are displayed.">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cove-8695a88b/5AGVnyufRiehO7dX/assets/guide-screenshots/security-wallets-deleted.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5AGVnyufRiehO7dX&q=85&s=10dd2b0a3285ae5aa66011574d0f6c3f" alt="Deleted wallets with the Recover account option. No private keys are displayed." width={502} height={920} className="cove-guide-screenshot" data-path="assets/guide-screenshots/security-wallets-deleted.png" />
  </Frame>
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## Restore lost access

If a wallet shows **Signing access lost**, open Cove Wallets → **Restore access** and confirm. Wait for **Signing access restored** before retrying.

Until then, trades, transfers, and withdrawals may fail. If every wallet loses access, deposits may also be unavailable.

## Downgrade a smart wallet

Where available, `/wallets` → **⚙️ → Downgrade Smart Wallet** removes the smart-wallet authorization used on applicable chains. Review the prompt. A later Cove trade may enable it again. This differs from deleting the wallet and revoking Cove's access.

## Wrong Telegram account in a Mini App

Tap **Switch to this Telegram account**. If that fails, close the app and reopen it from the intended Telegram account. Use `/bots` to find the primary bot when a secure operation is unavailable on a backup.

Manage external agents using the [MCP guide](/builders/mcp-tools). [Support](/features/support) never needs your keys or access tokens.