> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.portalhq.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage wallet lifecycle states

> Users can have multiple states in their wallet lifecycle: having a wallet, having wallet backups, having certain recovery methods available, and more.

After initializing Portal for your user, it's crucial to determine their wallet's lifecycle state to ensure a healthy wallet state. We provide several helper methods to easily derive the state of your users' wallets:

```typescript theme={null}
// Checks if the user has created a wallet on any device.
await portal.doesWalletExist()

// Checks if the user's wallet share is on their current device.
await portal.isWalletOnDevice()
```

These methods can be used together to understand the user's wallet state and determine the next steps. For example:

```typescript theme={null}
async function manageWalletState(portal: Portal): Promise<void> {
  try {
    // Determine the wallet's state.
    const walletExists = await portal.doesWalletExist();
    const walletExistsOnDevice = await portal.isWalletOnDevice();

    if (!walletExists) {
      // Create and back up the wallet using portal.createWallet() and portal.backup().
    } else if (!walletExistsOnDevice) {
      // Recover the wallet using portal.recover().
    } else {
      // The wallet is ready to use.
    }
  } catch (error) {
    // Handle any errors that occur.
  }
}
```

And that's it! You're now helping your users maintain a safe and secure experience with their wallets while using your apps.