Exporting your AA (Account Abstraction) Smart Account is a crucial step in maintaining control over your digital assets and ensuring long-term security. Whether you're transitioning to a new wallet, backing up your credentials, or simply securing your crypto holdings, understanding the correct export process is essential. This guide walks you through every step of exporting your AA Smart Account within OKX Wallet, covering all supported wallet types: Seed Phrase Wallet, Private-Key Wallet, and Keyless Wallet.
By following best practices and using secure methods, you can protect your assets while retaining full access to your smart account across compatible platforms.
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Understanding AA Smart Accounts
An AA Smart Account leverages account abstraction technology to enhance user experience by enabling features like gasless transactions, social recovery, and multi-signature controls. Unlike traditional wallets that rely solely on private keys, AA Smart Accounts operate through smart contracts, offering greater flexibility and security.
However, because these accounts are contract-based, their backup and export methods vary depending on the underlying wallet type used during creation.
It’s important to note:
- Only AA Smart Accounts created within OKX Wallet can be restored in OKX Wallet.
- Exported account data may not be visible in third-party wallets that don’t support OKX’s AA Smart Account standard.
Let’s explore how to securely export your account based on your wallet type.
Exporting from a Seed Phrase Wallet
If your AA Smart Account was created under a Seed Phrase Wallet, you have two secure backup options: backing up the seed phrase or exporting the private key.
Option 1: Back Up Your Seed Phrase
- Open OKX Wallet.
- Tap Manage > Backup Wallet.
- Select the wallet containing your AA Smart Account.
- Choose Show Seed Phrase and carefully write it down on physical media.
- Confirm by tapping Done after securely storing the phrase.
🔐 Never store your seed phrase digitally—avoid screenshots, cloud storage, or messaging apps.
This method secures not only your AA Smart Account but also any other accounts linked to the same seed phrase.
Option 2: Export the Private Key
Alternatively, you can export the private key for granular control:
- Navigate to Manage > Backup Wallet.
- Select your AA Smart Account.
- Choose the blockchain network (chain) you want to back up.
- Tap Copy Private Key and confirm with Still Copy.
- Store the key securely using encrypted hardware or offline storage.
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While this gives direct access to the account on that specific chain, remember that each private key is chain-specific.
Exporting from a Private-Key Wallet
A Private-Key Wallet is designed for single-account use, meaning only one AA Smart Account can be created per private key.
Steps to Export:
- In OKX Wallet, go to Manage > Backup Wallet.
- Select Private Key as the backup method.
- Choose your AA Smart Account from the list.
- Pick the desired blockchain network.
- Tap Still Copy to export the private key.
⚠️ Important: Since only one AA Smart Account can exist per private-key wallet, ensure you’re backing up the correct one.
Once copied, verify that the key is stored in a secure environment such as a password manager with end-to-end encryption or a hardware security module (HSM). Avoid sharing or reusing private keys across services.
Because this method relies entirely on a single cryptographic key, losing it means permanent loss of access—there's no recovery option without additional layers like social recovery (which isn’t supported in private-key wallets).
Keyless Wallet: Backup Limitations
The Keyless Wallet represents a modern approach to crypto security by eliminating the need to manage private keys directly. Instead, it uses decentralized identity protocols and threshold signature schemes (TSS) to sign transactions without exposing full keys on-device.
Why You Can’t Export a Keyless AA Smart Account
- The private key is never fully stored on your device.
- Signing operations occur through distributed key shards or biometric authentication.
- There is no single seed phrase or private key to back up.
❗ As a result, you cannot export or manually back up a Keyless Wallet in the traditional sense.
To maintain access:
- Ensure your recovery method (e.g., trusted contacts, email/SMS verification) is always up to date.
- Use the built-in cloud backup feature if available and enabled during setup.
- Never lose access to your primary authentication method (e.g., phone number, biometrics).
While convenient and user-friendly, this model shifts responsibility to platform-level recovery systems rather than self-custody through exported credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I restore my AA Smart Account in another wallet?
A: No—only wallets that support OKX’s AA Smart Account standard can recognize and restore these accounts. Most third-party wallets do not currently support this feature.
Q: Is it safe to copy my private key?
A: Yes, if done securely. Always ensure no one is watching your screen, disable screen recording apps, and avoid pasting the key anywhere. Use secure storage like a hardware wallet or encrypted vault.
Q: What happens if I lose my seed phrase or private key?
A: For Seed Phrase and Private-Key Wallets, losing access means irreversible loss of funds unless you have a backup. Keyless Wallets offer alternative recovery options like social recovery or biometric login.
Q: Can I export multiple chains from one AA Smart Account?
A: Yes—the same AA Smart Account can interact with multiple blockchains. When backing up via private key, you must select each chain individually and back them up separately.
Q: Why doesn’t the Keyless Wallet allow exports?
A: It uses advanced cryptography where no full private key exists on-device. Instead, transaction signing is split across secure environments, making traditional backups impossible but enhancing overall security.
Q: Should I back up both the seed phrase and private key?
A: It’s redundant—and risky—to store both. Stick to one secure method. The seed phrase is generally preferred as it covers all accounts derived from it.
Final Tips for Secure Account Management
- Regularly review your backup status in OKX Wallet.
- Test your recovery process in a safe environment when possible.
- Keep your app updated to benefit from the latest security patches.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever available.
Whether you're using a Seed Phrase Wallet, Private-Key Wallet, or Keyless solution, understanding how—and how much—you can export is key to long-term asset protection.
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Remember: In crypto, you are your own bank. With great power comes great responsibility—protect your keys, verify every action, and always prioritize security over convenience.