# Profile Recovery

### What is a recovery phrase?

In Keet, the recovery phrase is a human-readable backup of 24 random words that lets you restore your profile if you lose your device or reinstall the app.

You should **securely store** your recovery phrase after the profile setup is complete and not share it with anyone else. 

### How to view the recovery phrase in Keet?

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The recovery phrase can only be viewed on your original device if you selected the '**Quick setup**' option during [profile creation](/installation-and-setup/setup.md#how-can-i-create-a-profile-on-keet).
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Open Keet on the device you created the profile (mobile or desktop). \
Go to '**Profile**' /  '**Settings**' / '**Privacy and Security**' / '**Recovery phrase**'.

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Read the security information and, if applicable, check the box to confirm. \
After that, click '**View phrase**'.

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Write down or copy directly from the app and store it in a safe place.
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After viewing and copying the seed phrase, click '**Done**'.
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### How can I regain access to my profile if I lose my device?

If you lose your device, you can use another linked device (if any) or your recovery phrase to regain access to your personal profile.

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<mark style="color:$primary;">**Link to existing identity**</mark>\
If you have other devices linked with the same Keet profile, you can set up a new device by following the [linking device](/installation-and-setup/link-devices.md) guide.

<mark style="color:$primary;">**Recover profile**</mark>\
If no other devices are linked to your Keet profile, you can use recovery phrase.

Install Keet on a new device and select '**I already use Keet**' / '**Recover profile**'

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Use your backup recovery phrase to recover your profile, paste the 24 words or enter them manually.

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### Can I have multiple recovery phrases for my profile?

No, each profile is associated with a unique recovery phrase. You cannot have multiple recovery phrases for one account.

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### Is it possible to change my seed phrase or get a new one?

No, you cannot change the recovery phrase for your account. Each profile is associated with a unique seed phrase, you cannot generate a new 24-word phrase for the same Keet account.

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### Can I generate a recovery phrase offline?

Yes, you can generate the recovery phrase and set up your profile offline.


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