How to reset your wallet
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This article describes the wallet reset process, which is different from an account reset. Click here to read about resetting your account.
Contents:
- What is a wallet reset?
- Why might I need to do it?
- How do I do it?
- Re-adding accounts after your wallet reset
What is a wallet reset?
A wallet reset essentially returns your MetaMask Extension or Mobile app to the state it was in when you downloaded it: it clears your Secret Recovery Phrase and your accounts from the software. After you execute a reset, you'll need to re-enter your Secret Recovery Phrase to get access to your wallet again. (This is why you should never reset your wallet unless you have your SRP to hand.)
Currently, the wallet reset function is only visible on Mobile (on the lock screen, when you log out). However, you can also reset your wallet on Extension. See our steps below for more detail.
What's the difference between resetting my wallet and resetting my account?
Although similar in name, these two options have different effects.
Reset wallet will completely remove your wallet from the device, requiring you to restore with your SRP. 'Reset account' will wipe your transaction history, leaving your wallet otherwise untouched. See our account reset article for additional detail.
Reset account will wipe your transaction history, but keep your wallet in MetaMask.
Reset wallet will completely remove your wallet from this MetaMask install.
Most users will have no need to reset their account, and we suggest only doing so when recommended to by a Support agent or when one of our articles suggests it.