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

# Export Private Key

> Back up your wallet’s private key

# Export Private Key

You can export the private key for any wallet to back it up or use it in another application.

## How to Export

1. Go to **Wallet** > tap the wallet you want to export
2. Tap **“Export”**
3. The bot sends a message containing your private key in hex format (`0x...`)

## Security

<Warning>
  Your private key gives full control over your wallet and funds. Never share it with anyone.
</Warning>

The private key message includes important security features:

* The message **auto-deletes after 60 seconds** for security
* You can tap **“OK”** to delete it immediately
* The key is displayed in a `monospace code block` for easy copying\\

## Best Practices

* Copy the key and store it in a secure location (password manager, encrypted note, or paper backup)
* Do not screenshot the key in shared or public spaces
* Do not send the key to anyone — PolyX support will never ask for it

## Created vs Imported Wallets

* **Created wallets** — you can export the seed phrase to recover all created wallets at once
* **Imported wallets** — each has its own private key that should be backed up separately

## [**​**](https://docs.merlin.trade/wallets/export#created-vs-imported-wallets)