For those who created their Picnic wallet via Email or Google, we've prepared a guide on how to perform a secure backup simply.
Remember: those who have already created a Picnic wallet linked to an external wallet will not have a private key because the key is the same as the external wallet itself.
Who is this guide for?
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People who have funds on a blockchain not yet supported by Picnic.
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Those who sent an unsupported token and need to manage it.
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Those who want a “plan B” in case they lose access to the login email and/or if Picnic ceases to exist.
Very Important Precautions
Anyone who has access to your private key can move all your funds.
Write it down on paper (or use a reliable password manager), keep it away from screenshots or notepads, and never share it via chat or email.
What you will need
- [Rabby Wallet Extension](https://rabby.io/) installed on Chrome, Brave, or Edge
- Paper and pen or an offline password manager
- 5 minutes of full attention — no rush!
Step by Step
1. Export the Private Key in Picnic
1. Click on your avatar (top right corner) → Security → Export Private Key.
2. Follow the flow and copy the key (starts with `0x` and has 64 characters).
3. Write it down on paper or paste it into the password manager immediately.
2. Copy Your Picnic Smart Wallet Address (Safe)
- Still in Picnic, go to **Deposit Crypto** and select an asset.
- Copy the address that appears below, which starts with `0x` and has **42 characters**.
> Tip: it is different from the private key; think of it as an “account number.”
3. Import the Private Key into Rabby
1. Open the Rabby extension → click on Import → Private Key.
2. Paste the private key copied in step 1.
3. Give it an easy name (“Picnic Account – Key”) and finish.
4. Add Your Picnic Safe to Rabby
1. In Rabby, go to your accounts section, click on Add New Address → Connect Institutional Wallet→ Safe.
2. Paste the Safe address (42 characters) from step 2.
3. Name it “Picnic Safe.”
5. Test if Everything Worked
> Good practice: send a small test amount (e.g., $1 in ETH) to the Safe and try to move it via Rabby. Only then move larger amounts.
Quick Checklist:
- [ ] Private key imported?
- [ ] Safe added?
- [ ] Balance appears in the extension?
- [ ] Test transaction confirmed in the explorer?
Done! You can use the Picnic Smart Wallet in any compatible dApp and sleep better knowing you have a backup outside the platform.