Ether.li Wallet Recovery

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Ether.li Wallet Recovery: Quick answers

If you are searching for "Ether.li Wallet Recovery" you are likely trying to understand whether your ETH can still be recovered discontinued Ether.li wallet service and what options remain if your recovery sheet is incomplete, your password has been forgotten or the official recovery tool is no longer working. This section answers the most important questions upfront so you can quickly assess your situation and understand what next steps are realistic.

Can I still recover my Ether.li wallet now that the service is discontinued?

Yes. Although Ether.li shut down in 2017 and the official recovery tool is no longer functioning, your funds are not lost. The assets remain on the Ethereum blockchain and the wallet addresses continue to exist independently of the Ether.li service. What the shutdown removed is the Ether.li signature: one of the three signatures required to authorize transactions. However, since the multisig model only ever required two of the three signatures to move funds, recovery remains possible through the two remaining keys: the user key and the backup key from the recovery sheet.

How do I decrypt my Ether.li keys?

To decrypt your Ether.li keys, you can use the BitGo SDK which is compatible with the non-standard encryption format Ether.li applied. Standard Ethereum tools cannot decrypt these keys directly which is why the BitGo SDK is the recommended method. Once set up, the encrypted keys from the recovery sheet can be decrypted using the original password. If you need help decrypting your Ether.li keys, ReWallet can assist you directly. If you prefer to try it yourself first, we also have a step-by-step guide on our blog.

What do I need to recover my Ether.li wallet?

Recovery requires two of the three original signatures used in the Ether.li multisig setup. Since the Ether.li signature is no longer available, the two remaining keys are the user key and the encrypted backup key. Both can be found on the Ether.li recovery sheet. In addition to these keys, the password originally used to encrypt the private keys is required to decrypt them before proceeding with the recovery. Finally, the user key address needs a small amount of ETH to cover the gas fees required to complete the transaction.

Can I recover my Ether.li wallet if I forgot my password?

Yes, but it depends. The password is required for decrypting the private keys and completing a recovery, but the password itself can in some cases be recovered depending on the circumstances. As a first step, it is worth systematically trying all passwords and variations that come to mind, keeping a record of each failed attempt. If manually testing passwords becomes too tedious or keeps failing, a professional wallet recovery service can take over. In general, the more information available about your password the higher the chances of a successful recovery.

Recovery do's and don'ts

What not to do

These actions commonly reduce the chances of recovering your Ether.li wallet.

Don't delete or overwrite the Ether.li recovery sheet as it is the single most critical asset for recovery
Don't upload your private keys or recovery sheet contents to untrusted websites or tools claiming to help with Ether.li wallet recovery.
Don't attempt to decrypt your Ether.li keys using standard Ethereum tools as Ether.li used a non-standard encryption format that requires the BitGo SDK specifically.

What we typically need

The following information improves the quality of an initial assessment and saves time.

Event description: a clear summary of what the specific issue is. Whether the password has been forgotten, the recovery sheet is damaged or missing, the decryption process is failing or the fund transfer is not completing.
Recovery sheet status: whether the original two-page Ether.li recovery sheet is still available, complete and legible.
Key availability: whether both the user key and the encrypted backup key from the recovery sheet are present and readable.
Password information: any partial recollection of the password used to encrypt the private keys including approximate length, characters used or typical patterns relied upon.

ReWallet's Ether.li Wallet Recovery Service

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Forgotten Ether.li wallet password

Did you forget the password needed to decrypt your Ether.li private keys? In this scenario, a recovery is only feasible if the correct Ether.li wallet password can be retrieved or recovered. Reach out to ReWallet for a professional assessment of your situation.

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Lost or corrupted Ether.li recovery sheet or backup file

The Ether.li recovery sheet is the single most important element for a successful recovery. If your sheet has been lost, damaged or is incomplete, ReWallet has the experience to evaluate your recovery options and attempt data recovery where possible.

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Deleted Ether.li recovery PDF

Accidentally deleted your Ether.li recovery PDF? Depending on how recently the file was lost and the state of the device it was stored on, recovery may still be possible. Get in touch with ReWallet to find out what options might remain.

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Cannot complete the fund transfer during recovery

Successfully decrypted your keys but struggling to complete the actual fund transfer? Issues with gas fees, wallet compatibility or the signing process can block the final step of an Ether.li wallet recovery. ReWallet can step in and help recover your Ether.

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Errors or bugs in the Ether.li recovery process

Since Ether.li has been discontinued and its official recovery tool is no longer reliably working. Users need to pivot to other methods for recovering their Ether.li wallet. With these methods users frequently encounter bugs or errors mid-process. ReWallet has the tools and expertise to work around these issues and use find an alternative path to recovering your funds.

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Only one of the two required Ether.li keys is available

Ether.li recovery requires two of the three original signatures. If you only have access to one of the two remaining keys, the standard recovery methods won’t work. ReWallet can assess your specific situation and advise on whether a recovery attempt is still feasible.

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Official Ether.li recovery tool not working

Since Ether.li was discontinued in 2017 the official recovery tool at ether.li/recovery is no longer available and can no longer be used to recover your Ether.li wallet funds. ReWallet can work around the defunct official tool using alternative methods and has the expertise to navigate the technical hurdles that come with recovering a discontinued multisig wallet service.

How Our Service Works

Have you lost access to your Ether.li wallet? Then you've come to the right place. We can help you recover your Ether.li wallet.

Experience

Through our experience helping clients regain access to their ETH from Ether.li wallets, we’ve dealt with all the issues described above before. Our team of wallet recovery experts can put this experience to work for your benefit.

State-of-the-art-tools

Our hardware infrastructure meets the highest performance standards and ensures the security of your data. For the recovery of, Ether.li passwords, backup PDFs and for building and signing Ether.li transactions we’ve built custom software.

Success-based remuneration

We work for you on a success-based fee model, meaning we only get paid if we successfully recover the ETH in your Ether.li wallet.

Legal protection

Your interests will be protected through a legal agreement that forms the basis for working together and handling your data.

Ether.li Wallet Recovery FAQs

Yes. Ether.li shut down in 2017 and the service is no longer operational. The official website is still partially accessible, but mostly displays a 502 error. No active support is available and the official recovery tool is no longer functional. However, your funds are not lost as the assets remain on the Ethereum blockchain and recovery may still be possible.

No. The recovery sheet is the source of the two keys required to authorize a recovery and without it a recovery is not possible.

In some cases, yes. If partial information about the original password is available a professional recovery service may be able to recover your Ether.li password. The more context available the higher the chances of a successful recovery.

No. Since Ether.li was discontinued in 2017, the official recovery tool is no longer actively maintained. Alternative recovery routes using the BitGo SDK and a compatible Ethereum client such as Geth remain the most viable options, but users frequently encounter errors or bugs during the recovery process. If those routes also fail a professional recovery service can provide the necessary tooling and expertise to work around these issues.