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Deleting a Profileβš“οΈŽ

This page explains how to permanently delete a profile from the Symbol Desktop Wallet.
This action removes access to all accounts managed by that profile on this device.

Note

You are only deleting your access to the accounts.
The accounts themselves, along with any assets they contain, remain on the blockchain.
If the private keys to those accounts have been copied elsewhere, the assets can still be accessed from another device or wallet.

If you only want to switch to a different profile, you do not need to delete the current one.
The wallet supports multiple profiles. You can simply log out and log into another profile, or create a new one.

Prerequisitesβš“οΈŽ

  • Make sure you have installed the Symbol Desktop Wallet.
    If you have not done that yet, see the Installing the Wallet guide.

  • If you want to keep access to the accounts from the profile you are deleting, export the profile first and store the backup in a safe location.

How to Delete a Profileβš“οΈŽ

1. From the wallet’s main screen, click the Settings button in the top-right corner.
2. Click Delete Profile.
3. Confirm that you want to delete the profile.

This action cannot be undone.
Make sure you have a backup before proceeding.

After the profile is deleted, you will be taken to the login screen.

Next Stepsβš“οΈŽ

After deleting the profile, you can: