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# Export all Accounts

To export all of your accounts into a JSON file for later import.

In the extension mode, open **Settings** from the bottom menu, navigate to **Account Settings**, and click on **Export Account**.

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In full-screen mode, click the three vertical dots next to the account you want to export from the accounts list, then select **Export Account**.

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After clicking **Export Account**, a page (in extension mode) or a popup (in full-screen mode) will appear. Enable the **Export All Accounts** switch, enter a password for the JSON file, and then click **Export**.

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Alternatively, in full-screen mode, open **Settings** from the left-hand side menu, navigate to the **Account Settings** tab, and click the **Export Accounts** button, as shown below:

<figure><img src="https://129318620-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDDJNhJVFiHXUkYj2IXXu%2Fuploads%2FBciHFjj8ahGg9GrSmKks%2FScreenshot%202025-10-15%20105755.png?alt=media&amp;token=1d145db3-4b05-4060-9e65-e9fba068f589" alt=""><figcaption><p>Account Settings (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

In this popup, create and confirm a password for the JSON file, then click **Export**.

<figure><img src="https://129318620-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FDDJNhJVFiHXUkYj2IXXu%2Fuploads%2F8oFFHuHT4ydzodvlaIT5%2FScreenshot%202025-10-15%20110045.png?alt=media&amp;token=9575b456-d3dc-41b4-b243-1d06502302a1" alt="" width="370"><figcaption><p>Export All Accounts (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>
