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The below guide will outline how to import an existing NuFi Wallet. 

There are two ways in which this can be done: 

a) By using a wallet backup

b) By using your recovery phase, wallet name, and wallet password

Restore Wallet


Select 'Restore Wallet':



You will be shown the below options:


a. Using a Wallet Backup


The below steps will demonstrate how to restore a wallet using a backup file.

This process assumes you have created a NuFi Wallet backup file and saved it to your computer

Step 1: Backup File

Beneath Backup file, select 'Upload':


Step 2: Select File


A dialogue box will appear. Navigate to the location where your wallet backup has been stored. 


Select the wallet backup file then press ‘Open’:



Step 3: Password


The below screen will be displayed. 


Enter the password for the wallet, then press 'Recover':



Step 4: Wallet Recovered


You will then see the below message, confirming that your wallet has been restored.

Press 'Go to Wallet dashboard' to start using your wallet.


b. Using Recovery Phrase

The below steps will demonstrate how to restore a wallet using a recovery phrase, wallet name, and wallet password.

You will need your 15 words mnemonic/seed phrase to restore your wallet using this method.


Please note that if you restore a wallet with a recovery phrase, you will need to re-add any additional accounts you created. This can be done by using the 'Add account' functionality. For information on how to do this, see the articles: 

Add Account - Hot Wallet

Add Account - Pair Ledger Nano S/X

Step 1: Recovery Phrase

Select 'Recovery Phrase', where you will be shown the below: 


Step 2: Enter Recovery Phrase


Enter each 15-word mnemonic/seed phrase in the same order it was given to you and press 'Continue' 



Step 3: Wallet name and wallet password

You will then be asked to input your wallet name and wallet password.

If you have forgotten the password to your previous wallet, you can input a new password in this step. (Important! Password minimum of 8 characters and must have complexities which consist of capital letter, small letter, number, & symbol) 

Once you have input a wallet name and set and confirmed the password, press 'Recover':


Step 4: Wallet Restored


You will then see the below message, confirming that your wallet has been restored.


Press ‘Go to Wallet dashboard’ to start using your wallet: