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# 3. Importing an Existing Wallet

### Overview

If you already have a wallet with a Seed64, you can import it into the extension to access your funds and transaction history.

### Prerequisites

* Your Seed64 (64-byte seed, Base58-encoded string)
* Access to the wallet extension

### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step 1: Choose "I already have a wallet"

When you first open the extension, click **"Import Existing Wallet"** on the onboarding screen.

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#### Step 2: Enter Your Seed64

1. Enter your Seed64
   * Paste your Seed64 string (Base58-encoded, typically 87-88 characters)
   * The extension will validate the format as you type
   * Ensure you have the complete Seed64 string
2. **Double-check your entry**
   * Verify all characters are correct
   * Ensure no characters are missing
   * Check for any extra spaces or line breaks
   * The Seed64 should be a single continuous string
3. Click **"Continue"**

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> ⚠️ **Security Note**: Make sure you're entering your Seed64 in a private, secure location. Never share your Seed64 with anyone.

#### Step 3: Set Password

1. Create a password for this wallet instance
   * This password protects the wallet on this device
   * It can be different from passwords used on other devices
   * Minimum 8 characters recommended
2. Confirm your password
   * Re-enter the password to confirm
   * Click **"Continue"**

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#### Step 4: Wallet Imported Successfully

Your wallet has been successfully imported!

* Your wallet address will be displayed
* Your balance and transaction history will sync
* Click **"Get Started"** to access your wallet

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### Verification

After importing, verify that:

* ✅ Your wallet address matches your expected address
* ✅ Your balance is correct (may take a moment to sync)
* ✅ Your transaction history appears (if any)

### Troubleshooting

#### "Invalid Seed64" error

**Possible causes:**

* Incorrect Seed64 format
* Missing characters
* Extra spaces or line breaks
* Invalid Base58 encoding

**Solutions:**

* Double-check your Seed64 against your original backup
* Ensure the complete Seed64 string is entered
* Remove any extra spaces or line breaks
* Verify you're using the correct Seed64 for this wallet
* Ensure it's a valid Base58-encoded string (87-88 characters)

#### Balance not showing

**Possible causes:**

* Network connection issues
* Wrong network selected (Mainnet vs Testnet)
* Transaction history still syncing

**Solutions:**

* Check your internet connection
* Verify network settings in Settings → Networks
* Wait a few moments for sync to complete
* Refresh the extension

#### Transaction history missing

* Transaction history may take a few moments to load
* Ensure you're on the correct network (Mainnet/Testnet)
* Check that the wallet address matches your expected address

### Security Reminders

* ✅ Only import wallets on trusted devices
* ✅ Ensure your device is secure and malware-free
* ✅ Never share your Seed64
* ✅ Use a strong password for the wallet
* ✅ Consider using a hardware wallet for large amounts

### What's Next?

* [Unlock your wallet to access your dashboard](/wallet/creating-a-wallet/chrome-extension-wallet/4.-unlocking-your-wallet.md)
* [View your transaction history](/wallet/creating-a-wallet/chrome-extension-wallet/7.-transaction-history.md)
* [Send tokens if you have a balance](/wallet/creating-a-wallet/chrome-extension-wallet/5.-sending-tokens.md)
* [Configure network settings if needed](/wallet/creating-a-wallet/chrome-extension-wallet/9.-network-settings.md)