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How to restore your wallet from Secret Recovery Phrase

Use this article if:

  • You have your Secret Recovery Phrase
  • You want to import that Secret Recovery Phrase (wallet) into MetaMask

If you have connected your Google or Apple account to MetaMask, you can access your MetaMask via Google or Apple. Simply follow the prompts to connect your Google or Apple account, enter your password, and access your MetaMask.

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Before proceeding, make sure you have your Secret Recovery Phrase and any private keys (from hardware wallets or imported accounts) backed up.

If you have unintentionally reset your wallet, and need to recover an SRP that you previously used in MetaMask, you may still be able to. See this article for guidance.

Extension
  1. Whilst setting up a fresh install of MetaMask, click 'Import an existing wallet':

MetaMask SRP recovery
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  1. Follow the prompts to enter your Secret Recovery Phrase. Enter each word in a separate box, making sure you type each word lower case, and without any spaces.

MetaMask SRP recovery
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Mobile
  1. When you install MetaMask, click on the 'Import using Secret Recovery Phrase' button:

MetaMask SRP recovery
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  1. Enter the entire phrase in one text field. Type all 12 words in the correct order, in lower case, and with one space between each word. Do not leave an extra space after the final word. Here's how it looks:

MetaMask SRP recovery
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