# Import a Wallet
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**Security Notice**
Entering your mnemonic phrase on any digital platform can put your funds at risk. Make sure the device you are using is secured.
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### Step By Step Guide
#### **Step 1: Click the ‘Import a Wallet’ button**
**Step 2: Read and Confirm the Term and Conditions**
**Step 3: Enter your 24 words mnemonic phrase**
* Make sure you have entered your 24 words mnemonic phrase in the right order and all are spelled correctly.
* Once all the fields contain a valid bip39 word and have a blue checkmark, you will be able to click the “Continue” button.
**Step 4: Choose password**
* Choose a STRONG password to quickly access your wallet without the need of entering your mnemonic phrase on each session.
* This password is also required for creating transactions on the blockchain such as: send transactions or voting transactions, for activating a contract, backup your wallet or wiping the blockchain.
* This password must contain at least 8 characters long with at least one number, a lowercase and an uppercase letter.
* If for some reason you forget your password, it is always possible to re-import your wallet using your 24 words mnemonic phrase.
* You can always change your password through the settings page → ‘Change password’
* Set the amount of time before your wallet will be automatically logged out.
**Step 7: Choose a Passphrase**
**Step 8: Choose a Name**
**Step 9: Confirm Wallet Creation**
