# Backing up ZELmate

## Back up wallet file

#### Launch ZELmate and allow to sync to 100%.

#### From the upper left task bar, select `Wallet`, then `Backup` option

![](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/dcfb4f432382980871e82c8dcd7285f6c38fcfb4/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e646973636f72646170702e636f6d2f6174746163686d656e74732f3430363535383431373338363437313432342f3535363135313937363130323938353732392f7a656c6d6174655f77616c6c65746261636b7570312e504e47)

#### Choose a file path and name. Click the `Save` button

![](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/630ba73f00712e6425355b56c337afdff388089e/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e646973636f72646170702e636f6d2f6174746163686d656e74732f3430363535383431373338363437313432342f3535363135383233313635313534393139342f7a656c6d6174655f77616c6c65746261636b7570322e504e47)

#### You will see a confirmation that your wallet file was backed up to your selected directory

![](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/a6f9c2f69752ec531e616863351795daa0956db9/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e646973636f72646170702e636f6d2f6174746163686d656e74732f3430363535383431373338363437313432342f3535363135323034393334333932323137362f7a656c6d6174655f77616c6c65746261636b7570332e504e47)

## Back up Private Keys (PKs)

#### From the upper left task bar, select `Wallet`, then `Export private keys` option.

![](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/367d910f12c04b848bd65719aa2ec58376aae7b0/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e646973636f72646170702e636f6d2f6174746163686d656e74732f3430363535383431373338363437313432342f3535363135313937323537313338313736302f7a656c6d6174655f707269766b657964756d70312e504e47)

#### Choose a file path and name. Click the `Save` button

![](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/d9f207f797cb98fc556e9b61ea3c48c4a074d995/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e646973636f72646170702e636f6d2f6174746163686d656e74732f3430363535383431373338363437313432342f3535363135313937343439363832393436392f7a656c6d6174655f707269766b657964756d70322e504e47)

#### You will see a confirmation that your private key dump file was backed up to your selected directory.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The private key dump file is stored in plaintext. Secure the file properly and delete from any location that is not secure, such as your daily computer.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
If your private keys are compromised, your funds are not safe. The private keys allow sending of funds, so keep them secure. Do not store in the cloud, public computers, in plaintext, etc.

Use an encrypted flash drive to store your sensitive crypto files with a strong encryption password.
{% endhint %}