# Store Your Backup Password Safely

### Backup Password Safety Tips

Your cloud backup file is protected with a password. This password cannot be recovered; if you forget it, you'll have to [create a new backup](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/settings/backup/manage-your-cloud-backup) or use [other recovery options](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/wallet-management/import-an-existing-wallet). It's essential that your backup password is always available to you and secret from others. Here are our recommendations:

* Do not reuse the password for other websites or apps as your backup password.
* Do not even create a password yourself. Use a dedicated password manager app: it can generate a random, strong, and unique password that you don't have to remember.
* Make sure that you remember your master password for the password manager app. Check what other security options your app provides.
* Make sure that your Google Drive or iCloud is also well-protected. Consider updating your passwords and enabling 2-factor authentication for them.