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Import / Restore Wallet

Before you import or restore a wallet, make sure to have the Comet browser extension installed.
  1. 1.
    Launch your Google Chrome browser.
  2. 2.
    Locate the Comet icon in the top bar of your browser.
  3. 3.
    Click on the Comet icon to open the Comet browser extension.
It's also worth knowing the difference between importing your wallet, or restoring a wallet:
  • Restore: via your seed phrase
  • Import: via your private key or keystore file

Option A: Restore a wallet with your seed phrase

Step 1: Choose the restore option

  1. 1.
    On the main screen of the extension, click on the "Restore wallet" button.

Step 2: Fill in the details and restore your wallet

  1. 1.
    In the wallet restoration process, you will need to enter your seed phrase, choose a wallet name, and set a secure password.
  2. 2.
    Carefully enter your seed phrase in the provided input field.
  3. 3.
    Choose a wallet name that is easy for you to remember.
  4. 4.
    Set a strong password to protect your wallet.
  5. 5.
    Once you have entered the seed phrase, chosen a wallet name, and set a password, click on the "Restore my wallet" button.

Step 3: Wallet successfully restored

  1. 1.
    Congratulations! Your wallet has been restored successfully.
  2. 2.
    You can now access your wallet and manage your digital assets using the Comet browser extension.

Option B: Import a wallet with your private key or keystore

Step 1: Choose the import option

  1. 1.
    On the main screen of the extension, click on the "Import wallet" button.

Step 2: Select the import method and fill in the details

  1. 1.
    In the import wallet process, you can choose between the two tabs:
    • "Private Key"
    • "Keystore".
  2. 2.
    To import using a private key, select the "Private Key" tab and enter your private key in the provided input field.
  3. 3.
    To import using a keystore file, select the "Keystore" tab and upload your wallet backup file (.json).
  4. 4.
    In both cases, you need to set a wallet name and a secure password.
  5. 5.
    Once you have entered the necessary details, click on the "Import wallet" button.

Step 3: Wallet successfully imported

  1. 1.
    Congratulations! Your wallet has been imported successfully.
  2. 2.
    You can now access your wallet and manage your digital assets using the Comet browser extension.
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