diff --git a/src/js/controllers/backup.js b/src/js/controllers/backup.js
index 7cbeaf093..982884af2 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/backup.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/backup.js
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('backupController',
     };
 
     $scope.shouldContinue = function() {
-      if ($scope.customWords.length == 12)
+      if ($scope.customWords.length == $scope.shuffledMnemonicWords.length)
         $scope.selectComplete = true;
       else
         $scope.selectComplete = false;