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iOS Safety Tips
Coin Pocket data is stored in Mobile Safari on iOS. If something happens to your device or Coin Pocket data, you will want to restore from a backup. If your device is stolen, you should remotely wipe the device, restore from a backup to a new device and send your funds to a new address.
Things you should do now before something bad happens:
- Backup your device.
- Enable 2 factor authentication for your Apple ID.
More detail below on how to keep your device and Coin Pocket data safe.
You can backup by backing up your entire device or by keeping a copy of your BIP38 private key. You only need to make one backup for a Coin Pocket address. You will need a new backup for new addresses.
You can backup Coin Pocket by backing up your entire iOS device.
An encrypted iTunes backup will safely keep a copy of Coin Pocket's data. It can be restored to any device.
An easier approach is to backup automatically to iCloud. Make sure you have 2 factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID (see below for instructions). The downside to iCloud backup is that it can only restore Coin Pocket's data to the same device.
iTunes or iCloud backup instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
New in version 1.2.0, you can view your private key in BIP38 format. Go to "Settings" and press "View Encrypted Private Key". You will be prompted for your password before you can see the encrypted private key.
Keep both your BIP38 private key and password somewhere safe. You need both to spend your Bitcoin, but be sure nobody else has both or else they can spend your Bitcoin.
Lock your device with a passcode or fingerprint. This is the first line of defense if an attacker has physical access to your device. Tip: If you use all numbers for an "alphanumeric" passcode, then you will be presented with the number pad when unlocking your device. This allows you to use a passcode that is longer than 4 digits.
Enable Find my iPhone. Not only can you find your lost device, but you can remotely wipe it if you think someone malicious has it. Don't forget to have a backup before remotely wiping the device. You can view where your Apple devices are and remotely wipe them here: https://www.icloud.com
Add more protection to your iCloud backups by enabling 2 factor authentication to your Apple ID. An attacker would need your Apple ID password and a verification code that is sent to one of your devices to compromise your iCloud backup.
Enable 2 factor authentication for your Apple ID here: http://appleid.apple.com/