# Delete wallet

Source URL: http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/delete-wallet
Updated: 2026-05-18T07:54:12.000Z
Category: Blockstream App
Section: Set Up, Transact, & Recover Your Wallet

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The **Blockstream app** is **self-custodial**, which means that you have full control over your funds, private keys, and recovery data. Because of this, deleting or removing a wallet from your device can be permanent if you do not have your recovery phrase.

## Before You Begin

**Your recovery phrase is critical**. Before deleting or removing a wallet, make sure you have your recovery phrase written down and stored safely.

- Your recovery phrase is typically a 12- or 24-word phrase shown when you first create the wallet.
- This phrase is the **only way** to restore your wallet and regain access to your funds.
- If you delete a wallet and do not have the recovery phrase, the wallet will **never be accessible again**.

Blockstream cannot recover your recovery phrase or access your funds for you.

- [Delete Wallet on iOS](#h%5F01KC7W9HJRPFHAZD5FC58CJS5K)
- [Delete Wallet on Android](#h%5F01KC7W9HJRTA7HZ0Q7DVRXPA2F)
- Delete Wallet on Desktop

## On iOS

1. From the **My Wallets** list, swipe **left** on the wallet you want to remove.

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1. Tap the red trash bin icon, then tap **Remove Wallet**.

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## On Android

1. From the **My Wallets** list, **press and hold** on the wallet you want to remove.
2. Select **Remove**.

Please note that this only archives your wallet on the device. However, if you do not have the recovery phrase, the wallet will never be accessible again.

## On Desktop

1. From the **My Wallets** list, click the wallet you want to delete.
2. From the PIN-entry interface, click the **three dots** icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Click **Remove Wallet**.
4. Enter the **confirmation code** to delete the wallet.

## Deleting Wallet Data from Blockstream Jade (Factory Reset)

If you are using a **Blockstream Jade** hardware wallet, performing a factory reset will erase all wallet data stored on the device.

After a factory reset, you will need your 12- or 24-word recovery phrase to restore your wallet on Jade or in the Blockstream app. Without the recovery phrase, the wallet and its funds cannot be recovered.

Navigation: Blockstream Help Center > Blockstream App > Delete wallet

## Related Articles in This Section
- [Set up a new wallet](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/set-up-a-new-wallet)
- [Back up wallet](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/back-up-wallet)
- [Restore wallet](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/restore-wallet)
- [Buy bitcoin](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/buy-bitcoin)
- [Receive bitcoin](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/receive-bitcoin)
- [Send bitcoin](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/send-bitcoin)
- [Change mobile wallet security settings](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/change-mobile-wallet-security-settings)
- [Rename wallet](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/rename-wallet)
- [Delete wallet](http://localhost:3000/blockstream-app/set-up-transact-recover-your-wallet/delete-wallet) (current)