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Add wallet via Seed Phrase

Restore your wallet with your seed phrase

Need to access your Begin Wallet on a new device or after reinstalling the app? No problem — Jamie’s here to guide you through restoring your wallet using your seed phrase.

🔐 Reminder: Your seed phrase is the only way to recover your wallet. Always keep it stored securely and never share it with anyone.


🔁 Step-by-step: Add wallet via Seed Phrase

  1. Tap “Restore Wallet”
    On the welcome screen, choose Restore Wallet to begin the recovery process.

  2. Enter a name for your wallet
    Pick a name so you can easily recognize your wallet in the app.

  3. Create a new password
    Enter a strong password with at least 10 characters. This protects your wallet on this device.

  4. Confirm your password
    Type the same password again to confirm it.

  5. Tap Continue

  6. Enter your seed phrase
    You can either:

    • Paste it from your clipboard, or
    • Enter it manually word by word in the correct order.

    ✅ Begin supports:

    • 12-word seed phrases
    • 15-word seed phrases (Begin standard)
    • 24-word seed phrases
  7. Tap Continue

  8. That’s it — congrats! 🎉
    Your wallet has been successfully restored.

  9. Tap “Read to Begin”
    You’re now ready to start exploring your wallet again.

  10. Already have a Begin ID?
    If your Begin ID was linked to your wallet, you’ll see a banner on the home screen to guide you through restoring it.


✅ Jamie’s Notes

  • Make sure your seed phrase is typed in the exact original order with no typos.
  • If your Begin ID doesn’t show up automatically, follow the prompt from the home screen to restore it.
  • You can restore the same wallet across multiple devices — each will require its own local password.

What’s next?

Get Started with Begin Wallet

Begin is available on iOS, Android, and as a browser extension. Self-custodial, open-source, and ready for everything Cardano and Bitcoin.