What should I do if I lost my Exodus Wallet password?

Immediate Steps to Take After Losing Your Exodus Wallet Password

1. Do not attempt to reinstall or update the Exodus application in hopes of bypassing security—this will not recover your funds and may increase risk.

2. Recall any possible variations of your password, including capitalization, special characters, or common substitutions like '0' for 'o'.
3. Check if you saved your password in a password manager, note-taking app, or physical document during setup.
4. If you used a desktop version, search your system files or browser history for any stored references to your wallet credentials.
5. Avoid downloading third-party tools that claim to recover Exodus passwords—these are often scams designed to steal your recovery phrase.

Your Recovery Phrase Is the Only True Backup

1. Exodus operates as a non-custodial wallet, meaning only you control access through your 12-word recovery phrase.

2. If you wrote down or securely stored your recovery phrase, you can restore your entire wallet on any device using the Exodus recovery process.
3. During restoration, you will be prompted to enter the 12 words in the correct order—accuracy is critical; one wrong word invalidates the recovery.
4. Once restored, your private keys and associated assets—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported cryptocurrencies—are fully accessible.
5. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone, even Exodus support staff—legitimate representatives will never ask for it.

What Happens If You’ve Lost Both Password and Recovery Phrase?

1. Without the recovery phrase, there is no way to regain access to your wallet, regardless of how many attempts you make.

2. The password protects local data on your device but does not secure blockchain-level access—the recovery phrase does.
3. Exodus cannot reset your password or retrieve your recovery phrase due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency wallets.
4. Attempts to brute-force guess the password are futile because the encryption uses industry-standard algorithms that resist such attacks.
5. In this scenario, the funds remain locked indefinitely on the blockchain, effectively becoming inaccessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Exodus help me recover my password?No. Exodus does not store your password or recovery phrase. They have no technical means to recover or reset your credentials. Support can guide you through the recovery process but cannot bypass it.

Is there a way to change my Exodus password without the old one?You cannot change the password without knowing the current one. However, if you have your recovery phrase, you can restore the wallet on a new device and set a new password during setup.

Does the Exodus mobile app store my password?The mobile app encrypts wallet data using your password, but it does not save the password itself. Biometric login (like Face ID) only unlocks the locally encrypted data—it doesn’t replace the need for the original password or recovery phrase.

Can I export my private keys from Exodus?Exodus does not allow direct export of private keys for individual addresses. The only method to retain full control is by securing your 12-word recovery phrase, which grants access to all keys associated with the wallet.