Forgotten Mist keystore password
You have the keystore JSON file but the password is no longer remembered exactly.
Wallet recovery
Mist
Recover early Ethereum wallets created in the Mist browser when passwords are forgotten or keystores are misplaced.
How Mist works at a glance
Mist was the official Ethereum desktop wallet during Ethereum's early years. Funds created in Mist still live on chain, encrypted under a JSON keystore protected by a password. Many of those keystores have been sitting in old backups since 2016–2018 and need careful handling to decrypt.
Situations we commonly help with
If any of these sound like your case, we've handled it before.
Lost keystore, address known
You know the Ethereum address but the keystore file is missing — we investigate whether enough material can be recovered from backups.
Migration from Mist to a modern wallet
You need to safely import the recovered key into MetaMask, a hardware wallet, or another current wallet.
Old Ethereum holder concerned about safety
You want a security review of how to handle the recovered keys before moving any funds.
How it works
A transparent five-step process so you always know what's happening next.
- Step 1
Case assessment
We listen to your situation, review the basic facts, and decide together whether an investigation makes sense.
- Step 2
Blockchain analysis
We trace transactions across chains, cluster addresses, and identify exchange touchpoints and intermediaries.
- Step 3
Evidence compilation
Findings are turned into a clear, court-ready report you can hand to law enforcement or counsel.
- Step 4
Authority coordination
We work alongside law enforcement and compliance teams at exchanges to act on the evidence.
- Step 5
Resolution & reporting
You receive a final written summary outlining what was uncovered and the outcomes obtained.
What we'll need from you
The faster we have these, the sooner you get a clear assessment.
- 1The keystore JSON file (UTC--... format)
- 2Any partial recall of the password
- 3The Ethereum address you used
- 4Approximate balance and creation year
48-hour response
Start your Mist case
Share the basics. We'll come back with an honest assessment of whether an investigation can help. No pressure, no upsell.