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How to restore your MetaMask wallet from Secret Recovery Phrase

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Use this article if:

  • You have your Secret Recovery Phrase
  • You want to import that Secret Recovery Phrase/wallet into 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':

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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.

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

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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:

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