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# Import and Restore an Account

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**WARNING:** DO NOT share your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase) or JSON backup file with anyone! SubWallet will never ask for your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase) or JSON  file, even in a customer support scenario. You can not change or edit your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase).
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[Import an Account using mnemonic seed](/beta/extension-user-guide/import-and-restore-an-account/import-an-account-using-mnemonic-seed.md)
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[Restore an Account using JSON backup file](/beta/extension-user-guide/import-and-restore-an-account/restore-an-account-using-json-backup-file.md)
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[Import an Account using private key from MetaMask](/beta/extension-user-guide/import-and-restore-an-account/import-an-account-using-private-key-from-metamask.md)
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