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# Import an Account using mnemonic seed

## **Import an Account using mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase)** 

### **In a newly installed SubWallet** 

**Step 1:** During installation setup, click **Import account from pre-existing seed**.

![1.1](/files/JMR7ArTMYpaAYGKRWZSI) ![1.2](/files/xM1zHgMl5QNaRtvDHIh2)

**Step 2:** Enter your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase) and hit **Next Step**. Then enter your new password. Press **Add the account with the supplied seed**. Your Polkadot wallet is successfully imported!

![2.1](/files/Ib6y3QUPyYx3auh79VaV) ![2.2](/files/iggV6LsqHYJ2SMxjJXP8)

### **In an existing SubWallet**

Open SubWallet extension and click on the round favicon icon in the top right corner. Then hit **Import account from seed phrase** and repeat the steps. This instruction applies to both Polkadot native wallet (Substrate account) and Polkadot EVM wallet (EVM account).

![1.1](/files/9yJDDVILVVSp0eJgBtNU) ![1.2](/files/ZNlHyQTh8BU8EV5GfWqo) ![1.3](/files/HqdHkK5tFP0ZL3jAz48e)