Backup & Restore

Keystore Files

Node access keys and passwords are stored in the following locations by default. It is recommend that users create copies and store them in a separate location in case the primary machine can no longer be accessed.

Important file	Description
$HOME/node/ela/keystore.dat	ELA keystore file
$HOME/node/esc/keystore.dat	ESC keystore file
$HOME/node/eid/keystore.dat	EID keystore file
$HOME/node/arbiter/keystore.dat	Arbiter keystore file
$HOME/.config/elastos/ela.txt	ELA keystore password file
$HOME/.config/elastos/esc.txt	ESC keystore password file
$HOME/.config/elastos/eid.txt	EID keystore password file

caution

Backup your keys prior to canceling or reformatting your node!