diff --git a/src/js/controllers/backup.js b/src/js/controllers/backup.js
index 6b530d9ac..7dac57035 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/backup.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/backup.js
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('backupController',
     var mnemonic = null;
 
     function init() {
+      $scope.passphrase = '';
       resetAllButtons();
       customWords = [];
       mnemonic = null;