MultiBit Classic Wallet Recovery and Help

MultiBit wallet recovery starts with the backups you still have. A Classic .wallet file, a .key export and a MultiBit HD backup need different methods. Recovery depends on the file being usable and on access to its keys or password; it cannot be guaranteed.

Multibit classic wallet interface

What happened to the MultiBit Bitcoin wallet?

MultiBit Classic was a lightweight Bitcoin desktop wallet. KeepKey discontinued support and maintenance in 2017 and advised users to move their keys to other wallet software. The original project notice explains the shutdown. This website is a separate recovery resource operated by KeychainX; it is not a continuation of the original wallet project.

MultiBit Classic versus MultiBit HD

Classic stores individual keys and does not use an HD recovery phrase. MultiBit HD uses wallet words and a different encrypted file format. Check the application, folder and backup contents together: a file extension or a phrase alone does not establish which wallet created it.

File or backup	What it tells you
`.wallet`	Classic wallet data; it is not the same as a text key export.
`.key`	A private-key export, which may be password protected.
`mbhd.wallet.aes`	MultiBit HD wallet data; it requires an HD-specific recovery method.

Forgotten MultiBit password?

Keep all original backups and work on copies. For a password-protected backup, useful clues include the approximate password length, languages, words, separators and keyboard used. A recovery assessment should consider those clues and the actual file type. A success rate from other cases cannot predict the outcome for your wallet.

Who maintains this recovery resource?

KeychainX provides professional wallet recovery services and maintains this separate MultiBit resource. The guides below explain the available routes. For an assessment, describe the wallet version, backup filenames and error message through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can a MultiBit wallet still be recovered?

Recovery may be possible with usable wallet data, exported private keys or the appropriate HD backup. A discontinued application does not by itself prove that the Bitcoin is lost. The available files and encryption determine the next step.

Where should I look for MultiBit wallet files?

Start with the old computer’s MultiBit data folder and any external backups. The recovery tutorial lists common Windows, macOS and Linux locations. Keep the entire folder, including backups.

Can I recover MultiBit without the password?

An unencrypted private-key export may provide access without the old wallet password. An encrypted file requires the appropriate decryption or password-recovery method. HD recovery words are a separate route.

Are MultiBit Classic and MultiBit HD interchangeable?

No. Classic wallet data, Classic key exports and HD wallet data are different formats. Instructions for an encrypted Classic key export must not be applied indiscriminately to every .wallet or HD file.

Should I keep using MultiBit as my everyday wallet?

The original maintainers discontinued it and recommended moving to other wallet software. Use the recovery guides to plan migration, after preserving the original backups.