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Backing up your channels is essential to prevent loss of funds if your device fails or the app needs to be reinstalled.
Without a current channel backup, you risk losing funds locked in open Lightning channels. Always create a new backup after opening or closing a channel.

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What a Channel Backup Contains

A backup is a complete encrypted archive of your node’s data directory. It captures the full node state — Lightning channel data, RGB asset data, and on-chain wallet state — so a restored node picks up exactly where the backup left off. Backups do not replace your mnemonic phrase. Keep both:
  • Mnemonic phrase — the root of your wallet keys, written down offline
  • Backup file — the node state needed to restore your channels and assets

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Creating a Channel Backup

1

Open Settings

Click the button in the upper right corner of the app to open the drop-down menu, then select Settings.
2

Click Backup Wallet

In the Settings panel, click on Backup Wallet.
3

Choose a Destination

Select a secure location to save the backup file. Choose somewhere you can access later — ideally an external drive or encrypted cloud storage.
4

Enter Your Node Password

Input your node password. The backup file is encrypted with this password.
5

Create the Backup

Click Create Backup. The encrypted backup file is saved to your chosen destination.
Backup Wallet screen in Desktop App

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When to Create a New Backup

Create a fresh backup after any of the following events:
  • Opening a new channel
  • Closing a channel
  • After restoring from a previous backup
  • On a regular schedule (e.g., weekly)
Each backup reflects the channel state at the time it was created. An outdated backup may not include your newest channels.

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Restoring from a Backup

If you need to restore your wallet on a new device:
  1. Reinstall the KaleidoSwap Desktop App
  2. Choose Restore Wallet during the setup flow
  3. Select your backup file and enter the node password you set when creating it
  4. Allow the node to start and sync
Because the backup contains the complete node state, your channels resume operating normally after the restore — no mnemonic entry is required and no force-closes are triggered.
The backup is encrypted with your node password. Without that password, the backup file cannot be decrypted or restored.

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