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Private Key Management

Wallet · Updated 2026-07-27

Your private keys are the sole proof of wallet ownership. ARCHR encrypts them at rest and provides tools to export and back them up — but ultimately, you are responsible for keeping your keys safe.

How ARCHR Stores Your Keys

  • All private keys are encrypted with AES-256 before being written to the database
  • Keys are never stored in plain text and never logged anywhere
  • Each wallet has its own independent encrypted key — multi-wallet means multiple keys to back up
  • The same AES-256 encryption protects your AI agent API keys (if configured)

Exporting a Private Key

Path: Wallet → Manage Wallets → select a wallet → Private Key

  1. ARCHR displays the key behind a spoiler blur — tap to reveal
  2. Use the Copy Private Key button to get a copyable message
  3. The copyable message auto-deletes after 30 seconds
  4. You can also manually delete the key message at any time with the Delete & Return buttons

Each wallet has its own key. If you have multiple wallets, export and back up each one separately.

Importing a Wallet

When you import an existing wallet, you paste your base58 private key (the standard format used by Phantom, Solflare, and most Solana wallets).

  • Your message containing the private key is immediately deleted from the chat for security
  • The key is encrypted with AES-256 before storage
  • Duplicate wallet addresses are detected and rejected

Best Practices

  • Back up every wallet's key separately — each wallet has a unique private key
  • Store keys in an encrypted password manager (1Password, Bitwarden, etc.)
  • Create backups in multiple secure locations (not just one device)
  • Never share your private key with anyone, including anyone claiming to be ARCHR support
  • Never enter your key on websites, forms, or DMs — ARCHR will only ever ask for it inside the import flow
  • Consider transferring large holdings to a hardware wallet for long-term storage
  • Verify your backups periodically to make sure they are still accessible

What Happens If You Lose Your Key

ARCHR cannot recover your private key. If you lose access to the key and the bot, the funds in that wallet are permanently inaccessible. This is a fundamental property of non-custodial wallets on Solana.