About Private Keys
Before exporting your private key, it’s important to understand what it is. We recommend only exporting your private key if you fully understand what you are doing.
A private key is a secret code that proves you own something and lets you access it. Think of it like a master password.
🔑 Anyone with your private key can access what belongs to you.
🔐 Keep it private—never share it with anyone.
💡 A public key (or address) can be shared to receive information, but your private key should only be known to you.
⚠️ If you lose your private key, you lose access permanently. There’s no way to recover it.
Where do I find my private key in World ID App?
- Tap your Profile icon at the top of the screen to access the Settings menu
- Select Privacy & Security (iOS)
- Open Private Key
How can I unlock and export my private key?
Once you perform the steps listed above to find its location, proceed as follows:
- To initiate the unlocking process, tap Unlock private key
- Once you read and acknowledge the risk warnings, select the Understood button
- Follow the prompts to confirm your request to unlock the key
- Once confirmed, an unlocking period will begin
- A countdown timer will show you the time left to unlock the key
- This period is set to prevent potential attackers from stealing your private key
- When the private key is unlocked, it will be available for display for 72 hours
- You’ll see the options to either copy or reveal the key. Select your desired action
After 72 hours have passed, the key will be locked again. If needed, a new unlocking process must be performed.
REMEMBER: Any action involving your private key is risky. Never share it with anyone. Our Support team will never ask you for your private key.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I access my private key even if some features are blocked in my World ID App?
Yes, you can tap the Export Private Key option as shown in this example:
2. How can I keep my private key safe?
The best way to keep your private key safe is to never export it. Since there is only one private key linked to your account, it is essential to store it securely.
To prevent this, we recommend:
- Never sharing your private key with anyone. Storing it in a safe place, such as a secure password manager or offline storage. Using a trusted and secure cryptowallet that protects your private key.
By keeping your private key safe, you ensure that only you have control over your assets.
3. Can I generate a new private key?
No. only one private key exists per account.
IMPORTANT: World ID App does not have access to your private key. Users are responsible for the risk of loss of their private keys and neither TFH nor World ID App is able to recover such keys.
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