Navigate to the three 'stacked lines‘ in the upper right and select 'Log Out‘.Īfter that click on 'Restore from seed phrase‘ below the login-button.Įnter your recovery-phrase, select a new password (don’t forget it) and click 'OK‘. To import an existing 'wallet‘ to MetaMask you’ll first have to create a new account (just follow the instructions given by MetaMask). Enter your private-key/recovery phrase or select your keystore-file and enter your password and click on 'Unlock‘.Ĭongratulations – you’re logged in. Then select 'Private Key‘, 'Mnemonic Phrase‘ (= Recovery phrase) or 'Keystore / JSON File‘ depending your exported 'format‘ of your private-key. Just visit the official MyEtherWallet-Website ( ) and select 'View Wallet Info' in the upper menu. Importing your private-key to MyEtherWallet is really straightforward. How to create a keystore-file using your private-key/recovery phrase: security and keeping your private-key safe: let’s begin with the actual guide. I’ve already written two guides about keeping your private-key safe and how to create a keystore-file. As mentioned the private-key and recovery phrase aren’t very secure. I’d recommend using this method! Security You assign a password you’ll need it to log in to any wallet. The keystore-file is an encrypted version of your private-key. For more information check the 'Security'-section below. Just like the private-key your recovery-phrase doesn’t require any password and is not recommended for permanent use. It’s not very secure to use it for permanent use if you’re planning to continue using MyEtherWallet/Metamask after importing. Just in advance: Your private key may be available as one of the following 'formats‘ after exporting. If you don’t know how to export your private-key I’ve published a guide for ImToken, Jaxx, Eidoo and Parity some time the following guide I’ll show you how to import your wallet to MyEtherWallet or Metamask. Jaxx) and use it to log in to another wallet (e.g. Wallets like MyEtherWallet, Metamask, Jaxx are just user-interfaces to access the blockchain using your private-key.įor this reason you can export your private-key from a wallet (e.g. As you may already know your ETH and ERC20-Tokens aren’t stored inside of your wallet but rather inside the Blockchain.
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