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# Import a secret phrase
Bring in an existing 12- or 24-word phrase. All chains are derived from it.
If you already have a recovery phrase from another wallet, you can type it into the Vault. The Vault derives the same addresses that wallet used, on every chain it supports.
## What you need
* The Vault, unlocked.
* Your phrase, 12 or 24 words, on paper.
* A private place. Nobody should see the screen.
{% stepper %}
{% step %}
### Choose "Import a secret phrase"
Tap **Add** → **Import a secret phrase**. Read the **Security Notice**: your phrase will be encrypted with your master password, and you should never share it with anyone.
The mnemonic import screen.
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
### Type the words, then name the account
Type the words separated by spaces. The field turns green with **Valid mnemonic** when the phrase checks out. Add an **Account Name**. You can tap **Add a mnemonic** to import several phrases at once.
A valid 24-word phrase, ready to import.
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
### Tap Import and enter your master password
Tap **Import**. The Vault asks for your master password to encrypt and store the account. It confirms with **account(s) imported successfully!**
Imported. The account appears on the Accounts screen.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}
{% hint style="info" %}
**What you see when it worked:** a new *Recovery phrase account* card. Open it to check that the Ethereum address matches the one you know from your old wallet.
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="warning" %}
**If something goes wrong**
* *"Invalid mnemonic":* one word is misspelled or out of order. All words must be from the standard word list.
* *"Already Imported":* this phrase is already on the Vault, nothing to do.
* *The address is not the one you expected:* some wallets use a different derivation path. Check the old wallet's settings, or import the private key of that specific address instead.
{% endhint %}
## Learn more
* [Import a private key](/vault/add-an-account/import-a-private-key.md)
* [Your addresses](/vault/your-addresses.md)
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