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How to Restore Your Wallet from a Recovery Phrase

How to restore your wallet from a recovery phrase in case of emergency

Written by Marco
Updated this week

This guide is for users who:

  • Forgot their PIN code

  • Lost, damaged, or replaced their phone

  • Want to move their wallet from another app to Bifrost Wallet

You can also use this guide if you are moving from other wallets like MetaMask, Ledger, Trezor, Exodus, and others.


Before You Start

Make sure your phone or tablet is safe and up to date:

  • Update your device to the latest version of Android or iOS

  • Remove apps you do not need

  • Avoid using custom keyboards, clipboard apps, or screen recorders

  • Lock your device with a PIN, password, or biometrics (fingerprint/face)

Important: You are responsible for keeping your wallet and device safe.


Restore Your Wallet

  1. Install and open Bifrost Wallet

  2. Choose “I already have a wallet”

  3. You will need your 12 or 24 words recovery seed phrase. This may be written on paper or stored in a secure device.

  4. Enter your recovery phrase into the app:

    • Type one word at a time

    • Add a space between each word

    • Do not use numbers

  5. When all words are correct, the "Restore" button will activate

  6. Tap "Restore" to restore your wallet

Your wallet will now be restored on your device.


After Restoring

You will now be able to see and use your crypto assets that are supported by Bifrost Wallet.

If you do not see some of your assets:

  • Make sure the asset is supported by Bifrost Wallet

  • Check that your wallet address is the same as your old wallet

If your address is different or you had multiple addresses before:

  • Go to Settings → Advanced → Address Derivation

  • Change to the correct address


Important Safety Tips

  • Never share your recovery phrase with anyone

  • Never enter your recovery phrase on websites

  • Only use it inside the Bifrost Wallet app

  • Store your recovery phrase in a safe place

Your recovery phrase gives full access to your wallet.


About Bifrost Wallet

Bifrost Wallet is a secure, self-custodial crypto wallet with multi-chain support including XRP Ledger, Flare, Ethereum, Bitcoin and other EVM & UTXO chains. Independently audited by FYEO and Cure53. Certified by WalletConnect and secured by Blockaid for malicious dApp and token detection. As the most XRPFi-ready wallet, Bifrost Wallet supports minting, redeeming and staking FXRP and lets users earn real onchain yield with their XRP.


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