# Static channel backup recovery

## This article is intended for advanced users, and covers how to recover funds from a non-working Casa Node using the SCB (static channel backup) file.

_Since the Casa Node's backup seed phrase does not restore funds that were in Lightning channels, using the following SCB recovery guide may be necessary to restore channel funds._

_Note that a preferable node recovery process that is less prone to data loss_ **[can be found here](https://support.casa.io/knowledge/casa-node-funds-recovery-guide?hsLang=en).** _This recovery can be done on a laptop or desktop computer with plenty of disk space._

1. Install Bitcoin Core and allow it to fully sync to the current block height.

2. Once Bitcoin Core is fully synced, install [LND](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/releases).

3. Remove the SD card from the Casa Node and read the contents via an SD USB adapter. Note: on Windows and Mac you will need additional third-party software in order to be able to read the Linux (EXT4) file system on the SD card.
   
   The static channel backup file is located at **/usr/local/casa/scb/channels.backup** on the SD card.

4. Once you have a fresh LND instance connected to a synced bitcoin node, you can run:
   
   > ./lncli create

5. Import your seed phrase. It will take some time to scan the blockchain.

6. Next, run this command:
   
   > ```
   > ./lncli restorechanbackup --multi_file /path/to/channels.backup
   > ```

7. Close all the channels via the cli. You can do this by running:
   
   > ```
   > ./lncli closeallchannels
   > ```
   
   Be aware that sometimes channel closings can take 24 hours or longer!

8. When your channels have closed, you can sweep the wallet funds to the address of your choosing.
   
   > ```
   > ./lncli sendcoins --sweepall --conf_target 10 --addr <address>
   > ```

For more specific details about the process of LND recovery, you can go more in-depth by checking out this [guide from Lightning Labs](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/recovery.md#off-chain-recovery).