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How do I sync my Exodus wallet to a different device?
How do I sync my Exodus wallet to a different device?

Learn how to sync your Exodus wallet to a different device in a few steps. Pair Exodus on computer, Exodus on Windows, and Exodus on mobile!

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Sync your Exodus wallet across multiple devices. Pair Exodus on your computer with Exodus on your phone, or vice versa! You can have Exodus on Windows, Exodus on Mac, Exodus on Chrome, Exodus on iOS, and Exodus on Android.

Would you like to pair your Exodus wallet with another device? You can download Exodus Mobile, Exodus Desktop, and Exodus Web3 Wallet here.

Are you looking to re-sync your wallet to the blockchain? Find out how to refresh your wallet here: How do I refresh my wallet?


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What does syncing my wallet mean?

Syncing your wallet means having the same wallet across multiple devices. You can have your Exodus wallet on each of your devices by pairing your existing funded wallet with an empty wallet.

You can always sync your wallet by restoring your 12-word secret recovery phrase into an empty wallet: How do I restore from my 12-word secret recovery phrase?

You can also sync your wallets by following the relevant step-by-step instructions below.

Exodus is available on Mobile, Desktop, and Web3. You can download Exodus Mobile, Desktop, and Web3 Wallet here.

Tablets run Exodus Mobile, so they are considered mobile devices.


Mobile

How do I sync Exodus Mobile to a different mobile device?

The following guide is to sync your funded Exodus mobile wallet to a new mobile wallet that has no crypto in it by using a QR code.

Your mobile wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase is not embedded into the QR code. However, during the syncing process, the QR code is a temporary encrypted version of your secret recovery phrase that allows you to sync your funded mobile wallet to a new empty mobile wallet.

As such, it is important never to share your QR code with anyone, as they might be able to access your wallet and the funds in it. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

To learn more about wallet security, please visit:

  1. a) Open your funded Exodus wallet on your mobile device, tap the Profile icon, then b) tap Settings.

  2. Tap Sync Devices.

  3. If you have a passcode set for your wallet, you will be prompted to enter it.

  4. Tap on the option Mobile or Tablet.

  5. You'll be shown a warning never to share your QR code. After reading the warning carefully, tap Sync to Device.

  6. You will see the QR code on the screen. You'll need to scan this QR code later to sync your wallets.

    • Never share your QR code, because anyone with your QR code might be able to access your wallet. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

    • The QR code will not be shown if there are no funds in the mobile wallet. If you want to sync an empty wallet, you can use the 12-word phrase to restore the mobile wallet on your desktop.

  7. Next, on your second mobile or tablet device, open your empty Exodus Mobile wallet with no crypto.

  8. a) Tap the Profile icon, then b) tap Settings.

  9. Tap Sync Devices.

  10. Tap on the option Mobile or Tablet.

  11. Tap Sync to Device.

  12. Your device's camera will open. Scan the funded mobile wallet's QR code to begin syncing.

  13. After scanning the QR code, you'll be asked to confirm the sync request by a) checking that the words shown on both devices match. b) Tap Confirm on the mobile device you are syncing from. This will begin the syncing process.

  14. Once you see the Syncing Successful message, Exodus will ask you to restart to complete the sync. Tap Continue and Restart.

After the restart completes, you will have access to the same wallet on both devices.


How do I sync Exodus Mobile to Exodus Desktop?

The following guide is to sync your funded Exodus mobile wallet to your new desktop wallet that has no crypto in it using a QR code.

It is strongly recommended to perform a malware scan on any desktop (computer or laptop) you intend to use. If you sync with a wallet on a compromised device, you could lose your crypto.

Your mobile wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase is not embedded into the QR code. However, during the syncing process, the QR code acts as a temporary encrypted version of your 12-word phrase that allows you to sync your funded mobile wallet to a new empty desktop wallet.

As such, it is important never to share your QR code with anyone, as they might be able to access your wallet and the funds in it. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

To learn more about wallet security, visit our What scams should I watch out for? and List of security practices articles.

  1. a) Open your funded Exodus wallet on your mobile device, tap the Profile icon, then b) tap Settings.

  2. Tap Sync Devices.

  3. If you have a passcode set for your wallet, you will be prompted to enter it.

  4. Tap on the option Computer.

  5. You'll be warned never to share your QR code. After reading the warning carefully, tap Sync to Device.

  6. You will see your QR code on the screen. You'll need to scan this QR code later to sync your wallets.

    • Never share your QR code, because anyone with your QR code might be able to access your wallet. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

    • The QR code will not be shown if there are no funds in the mobile wallet. If you want to sync an empty wallet, you can use the 12-word phrase to restore the mobile wallet on your desktop.

  7. Next, open your empty Exodus Desktop wallet with no crypto.

  8. a) Click on the Settings icon in the top right corner, b) click on the Devices tab, and then c) click on Sync.

  9. Click Sync To Device.

  10. Your Exodus Desktop wallet will now open your computer's camera. Scan the Exodus Mobile QR code to begin syncing.

  11. After scanning the QR code, you'll be asked to confirm the sync request by a) checking that the words shown on both devices match. b) Tap Confirm on the mobile device you are syncing from. This will begin the syncing process.

  12. Once you see the Sync Successful message, Exodus will ask you to restart to complete the sync. Click Restart.

After the restart completes, you will have access to the same wallet on both devices.


Desktop

How do I sync Exodus Desktop to a different desktop device?

These steps are for an Exodus wallet you have just downloaded on a computer that has no funds.

It is strongly recommended to perform a malware scan on any desktop (computer or laptop) you intend to use. If you sync with a wallet on a compromised device, you could lose your crypto.

  1. First, you will need to find your current desktop wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase. Check out this article to view your 12-word phrase: How do I view my 12 word secret recovery phrase.

  2. Next, open up your empty Exodus wallet on the new computer and restore your 12-word phrase: How do I restore from my 12 word secret recovery phrase.

Exodus will restore your wallet to your new computer!


How do I sync Exodus Desktop to Exodus Mobile?

The following guide is to sync your funded Exodus desktop wallet to a new mobile wallet that has no crypto in it using a QR code.

Your desktop wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase is not embedded into the QR code. However, during the syncing process, the QR code acts as a temporary encrypted version of your 12-word phrase that allows you to sync your desktop wallet to a new mobile wallet.

As such, it is important never to share your QR code with anyone, as they might be able to access your wallet and the funds in it. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

To learn more about wallet security, visit our What scams should I watch out for? and List of security practices articles.

  1. Open your Exodus wallet on your desktop computer, then a) click on the settings icon in the top right corner. b) Navigate to the Devices tab and c) click Sync.

  2. If you have a password set for your wallet, you will be prompted to enter it. a) Enter your password, then b) click Unlock Now.

  3. You'll be warned never to share your QR code. After reading the warning carefully, click Sync To Device.

  4. You'll be shown your sync QR code. You'll need to scan this QR code later to sync your wallets.

    Never share your QR code because anyone with your QR code might be able to access your wallet and the funds in it. Exodus staff will never ask for your sync QR code!

  5. Next, open your empty Exodus Mobile wallet with no crypto.

  6. a) Tap the Profile icon in the bottom right and then b) tap Settings.

  7. Tap Sync Devices.

  8. Select Computer.

  9. Tap Sync to Device.

  10. Your device's camera will open. Scan the Exodus Desktop QR code to begin syncing.

  11. After scanning the QR code, you'll be asked to confirm the sync request by a) checking that the words shown on both devices match. b) Click Confirm on the desktop device you are syncing from. This will begin the syncing process.

  12. Once you see the Syncing Successful message, Exodus will ask you to restart to complete the sync, tap Continue and Restart.

After the restart completes, you will have access to the same wallet on both devices.


Web3 Wallet

How do I sync Exodus Desktop or Mobile to Exodus Web3 Wallet?

You can sync your desktop or mobile wallet to Exodus Web3 Wallet by using your 12-word secret recovery phrase.

  • If you sync an existing wallet to the Web3 Wallet, only assets on supported networks will be shown in Web3 Wallet.

  • It is strongly recommended to perform a malware scan on any desktop (computer or laptop) you intend to use. If you sync with a wallet on a compromised device, you could lose your crypto.

  1. First, you will need to find the 12-word secret recovery phrase for the wallet you want to sync to Exodus Web3 Wallet. Check out one of the following guides on how to view the 12-word phrase for Exodus Desktop or Mobile:

    Your 12-word phrase controls your funds, so it is important to keep it secret. Anyone with your 12-word phrase will have access to your funds, so don’t share it with anyone, including Exodus Support!

  2. Next, open up your empty Exodus Web3 Wallet and restore your wallet with the 12-word phrase: How do I restore from my 12 word secret recovery phrase?


How do I sync Exodus Web3 Wallet to Exodus Desktop or Mobile?

You can sync your Exodus Web3 Wallet to a desktop or mobile by using your 12-word secret recovery phrase.

  1. First, you will need to find the 12-word secret recovery phrase for your Web3 Wallet. See this article on how to view your Web3 Wallet 12-word phrase: How do I view my 12-word secret recovery? phrase.

    Your 12-word phrase controls your funds, so it is important to keep it secret. Anyone with your 12-word phrase will have access to your funds, so don’t share it with anyone, including Exodus Support!

  2. Next, open up your empty Exodus Desktop or Mobile wallet and restore your wallet with the 12-word phrase:


Troubleshooting

My device has a camera, but scanning doesn't work. What should I do?

If you don't see the option to scan the QR code with your device's camera, it is because your wallet already contains funds.

If your wallet contains funds, you will not see the option to scan a QR code. Instead, you will be shown the sync QR code for that wallet. Remember, you can only sync a funded wallet with an empty wallet.

All you need to do is send all of your crypto from one wallet to the other, to ensure only one wallet has crypto in it, then follow the relevant steps above!


My device doesn’t have a camera. What should I do?

If your current computer does not have a webcam or camera, you can still sync your wallets using your funded wallet's 12-word secret recovery phrase.

Make sure you have absolutely no crypto inside of Exodus on the computer without a webcam you are trying to sync to. This process will overwrite your current Exodus wallet on this device.

  1. First, you will need to find your current wallet's 12-word phrase. Check out this article to view your 12-word recovery phrase: How do I view my 12 word phrase?

  2. Next, open up Exodus on your computer without a webcam or camera and restore your 12-word secret recovery phrase: How do I restore from my 12 word phrase?

Exodus will restore your funded wallet.

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