Turn off automatic backup and restore of key store data

By default, items in the key store on your BlackBerry smartphone are backed up or restored when you back up or restore your smartphone data. For security reasons, if you don't want to back up your private key to your computer or restore your private key from your computer, you can turn off automatic backup and restore of key store data.
  1. On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
  2. Click Security > Advanced Security Settings > Key Stores.
  3. Clear the Allow Key Store Backup/Restore checkbox.
  4. Press the Menu key > Save.
To turn on automatic backup and restore of key store data, select the Allow Key Store Backup/Restore checkbox.
Parent topic: Key store