# Backup wallet to destination file

Safely copies wallet.dat to destination filename. 

Endpoint: GET /daemon/backupwallet
Version: 6.6.1
Security: ZelID

## Query parameters:

  - `destination` (string, required)
    The destination filename, saved in the directory set by -exportdir option
    Example: "walletbackup"

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `status` (string)
    Explanation of status
    Enum: "success", "error"

  - `data` (string)
    The full path of the destination file