# Import/Recover Wallet

If you have lost access to your Wallet extension or mobile app you can recover it using a **Seed Recovery Phrase** or **Private Keys**.

Note: If you do not have your Seed Recovery Phrase or Private Keys then Backpack will not be able to help you recover the Wallet.

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## Import or Recover a Backpack Wallet Using a Seed Phrase (Mobile)

A seed phrase is the ONLY way to recover your account if you lose your device. We cannot help you recover your account if you do not have the seed phrase.

### 1. Select "Advanced wallet import"

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### 2. Select "Private key"

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### 3. Select "Derive from recovery phrase"

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### 4. Enter your Secret Recovery Phrase into the prompt

**Note:** Select 'Use 24 words' to expand the prompt

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### 5. Find and select your wallet address, select "Import Wallet"

**Note:** If your wallet address is not appearing in "Funded" use the drop down menu to expand your options.

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### 6. Select "I'm done" and begin using the Backpack Wallet

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## Import or Recover a Backpack Wallet Using a Seed Phrase (Browser Extension)

### 1. Select "Import Wallet"

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### 2. Add an Account name or select "Skip"

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### 3. Select "Import secret recovery phrase"

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### 4. Enter your Secret Recovery Phrase into the prompt

**Note:** Select 'Use 24 words' to expand the prompt

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### 5. Choose either Ethereum or Solana

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### 6. Find and select your wallet address, select "Import Wallet"

**Note:** If your wallet address is not appearing in "Funded" use the drop down menu to expand your options.

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### 7. Open the Extension and pin it to your task bar

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