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# Restore a QR backup

Scan an encrypted backup QR made by another Vault.

If you printed an [encrypted QR backup](/vault/export-a-qr-backup.md) from a Vault, any Vault can read it back. Two passwords are involved: the **QR encryption password** you chose when exporting, and this Vault's **master password**.

## What you need

* The Vault, unlocked.
* The printed backup QR.
* The QR encryption password you set when you exported.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Choose "Restore a QR backup" and scan

Tap **Add** → **Restore a QR backup** → **Start Camera**. Point the camera at the printed QR. If the backup spans several codes, keep scanning until **QR code fully scanned**.

<figure><img src="https://3674012151-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FT2jyfPJ4rcVavAvTU9nL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-fdf95bb044ce7d431ffe5ba94de0052b858948fd%2F02-vault-scans.png?alt=media" alt="scan backup"><figcaption><p>Scanning the printed backup.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enter the QR encryption password

Tap **Continue**. The Vault asks for the **QR encryption password** (the one you created during export, not your master password) to decrypt the backup.

<figure><img src="https://3674012151-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FT2jyfPJ4rcVavAvTU9nL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ea77c1f72f2411d84c2f233d83167cc990f5a771%2F02-export-password.png?alt=media" alt="export password"><figcaption><p>First password: the one that protects the QR.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enter this Vault's master password

Then the Vault asks for its own master password, to encrypt and store the accounts on this device. It confirms with **account(s) imported successfully!**

<figure><img src="https://3674012151-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FT2jyfPJ4rcVavAvTU9nL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-14450ee79a70eaa60b8eacf75e631de2e7bcfda1%2F03-restored.png?alt=media" alt="restored"><figcaption><p>Restored. The accounts appear on the Accounts screen.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Why two passwords?** The QR could be seen by someone. Its own password keeps it unreadable. Your master password protects the Vault itself. They must be different.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
**If something goes wrong**

* *"Failed to decrypt QR code":* wrong QR encryption password. It is case-sensitive.
* *"account(s) skipped (already exist)":* those accounts were already on this Vault.
* *The camera cannot read the print:* more light, hold still, and make sure the whole code is in the frame.
  {% endhint %}

## Learn more

* [Export a paper / QR backup](/vault/export-a-qr-backup.md)


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