Core extension allows users to import accounts into their wallet in the following ways. Users must have an existing Core wallet set up before importing additional accounts. Please expand one of the below sections to view step-by-step instructions on how to import an account.
Importing an account with a private key
Importing an account with a private key
NOTE: Users are only able to import private keys for EVM-compatible wallets into Core. If a Bitcoin address is associated with the private key but has a derivation path not supported by Core, the Bitcoin balance will not show up in your wallet.
With Core unlocked, click on the active account at the top of the screen.
In My Wallets view, click on + at the top right of the screen.
Choose Import a private key.
Enter the EVM private key. Core will load the addresses and their balances.
Click Import. If desired, users can name the newly imported accounts.
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT share this with anyone else. No one at Ava Labs or Avalanche Foundation will EVER ask you for your Recovery Phrase, private keys, or password. If this information is given to another party, it will let them access the wallet, and this CAN NOT be reversed.
Importing a wallet with a recovery phrase
Importing a wallet with a recovery phrase
With Core unlocked, click on the active account at the top of the screen.
In My Wallets view, click on + at the top right of the screen.
Click on + at the top right of the screen.
Select Import a recovery phrase.
Paste the recovery phrase, click Next.
Confirm the addresses listed correct, click Confirm.
Users can choose a name for the newly imported wallet or skip, click Save.
NOTE: When importing a seed phrase, Core accepts 12 and 24-word seed phrases.
Importing a wallet with a Keystore file
Importing a wallet with a Keystore file
With Core unlocked, click on the active account at the top of the screen.
In My Wallets view, click on + at the top right of the screen.
Select Import a keystore file.
Drag and drop the Keystore file or click Browse Files. After the file is selected, Core extension will prompt the user to enter their password. Click Continue Upload.
Core will identify the number of recovery phrases or private key wallets associated with the Keystore file. Click Import Keystone File.
Importing a wallet with a Ledger
Importing a wallet with a Ledger
With Core unlocked, click on the active account at the top of the screen.
In My Wallets view, click on + at the top right of the screen.
Select Import Ledger wallet.
Have the Ledger unlocked with the Avalanche application open. Core extension will derive the addresses based on the derivation path selected in the drop-down menu. Click Next.
Name the newly imported Ledger and click Save. To skip naming the Ledger, click Skip.
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