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# PC / Back up your private key

### Why is Backing Up Your Private Key Important? 

Your private key is the only way to access and control your digital assets. If you lose your private key, you will permanently lose access to your assets. There is no way to recover a lost private key, and no one can help you regain access to your assets once it's gone.

### How to Back Up Your Private Key file

1. Locate your private key file by opening the Nine Chronicles Launcher and clicking on "Settings". In the Settings tab, you can find the "Open Keystore Folder" menu.
2. Store the private key file in a secure location, preferably on an offline flash drive.
3. Don't forget your password - even if you have stored your private key safely, you still need your password to unlock it.

### How to regain access using your private key

1. Open the Nine Chronicles Launcher and click on "Settings". In the Settings tab, click the "Open Keystore Folder" menu.
2. Paste your private key file in the folder.
3. Restart your launcher.


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