# The importance of wallet backup A blockchain wallet is a tool to keep secret keys (private keys and public keys). Whoever owns the private key will own the right to allocate digital assets to the relevant address. Apart from character strings, the private key also comes in other forms, such as mnemonic words, KeyStore, WIF, etc. Therefore, please back up your wallet properly and keep your private keys safe to ensure your digital assets are secure. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.onto.app/basics/data-management/the-importance-of-wallet-backup.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.