# Import / Restore Wallet

Before you import or restore a wallet, make sure to [have the Comet browser extension installed](/getting-started/install-comet.md).

1. Launch your Google Chrome browser.
2. Locate the Comet icon in the top bar of your browser.
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. On the main screen of the extension, click on the "Restore wallet" button.

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### Step 2: Fill in the details and restore your wallet

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

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### Step 3: Wallet successfully restored

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

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

### Step 1: Choose the import option

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. In the import wallet process, you can choose between the two tabs:
   * "Private Key"
   * "Keystore".
2. To import using a private key, select the "Private Key" tab and enter your private key in the provided input field.<br>

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3. To import using a keystore file, select the "Keystore" tab and upload your wallet backup file (.json).<br>

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4. In both cases, you need to set a wallet name and a secure password.
5. Once you have entered the necessary details, click on the "Import wallet" button.

### Step 3: Wallet successfully imported

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

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