# Import an Existing Wallet

### Prerequisites

* Terminal Wallet is downloaded: [download-and-installation](https://terminalwallet-cli.gitbook.io/terminal-wallet/first-time-setup/download-and-installation "mention")

### Wallet Import Walkthrough

#### 1. Navigate to the 'Wallet Tools' function with arrow keys and press Enter to proceed OR at the initial load stage press Enter on 'Import Seed' and skip to Step 4  

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#### 2. Press Enter on 'Add Wallet'

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#### 3. Press Enter on 'Import Seed'&#x20;

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#### 4. Give your wallet a name

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#### 5. Type in your Mnemonic seed phrase

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For security, the seed phrase is hidden on screen so ensure it is typed in correctly. Like all other crypto walets seed phrases should be kept securely and offline.

#### 6. Type in your Terminal Wallet password

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#### 7. Review the wallet import summary and press Enter to finalize&#x20;

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