# Exporting and Importing a Wallet Using a Passphrase

## Exporting an Account From Fearless Wallet

If you'd like to export your passphrase, you can do it in several ways:\
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1\. [Whole Account (without **Unique Secret**)](#whole-account)\
2\. [Account with **Unique Secret** (from the **Wallet** tab)](#account-with-unique-secret-from-the-wallet-tab)\
3\. [Account with **Unique Secret** (from the **Settings** tab)](#account-with-unique-secret-from-the-settings-tab)

{% hint style="info" %}
Options **2** & **3** don't have any "techincal" difference between each other, the only thing that differs is the **menu tab** you access your passphrase from. So, you're welcome to use the one you find the most convenient.
{% endhint %}

### **Whole Account**

If you haven't taken advantage of the new [**Unique Secret** ](https://wiki.fearlesswallet.io/accounts/walkthrough/unique-secrets)feature, please do the following:\
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1\. Click on the **Wallet** tab & then on then on the "bird" icon in the top left corner:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FmKRV0e3dAzhajogzp3j0%2FGroup%2031\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=5b9f947d-23b4-42d4-8f17-91f3cb658498)

2\. Click on the **three dots** next to your wallet name:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FmqgDOMQcDCcbn4GD48mx%2FGroup%2032.png?alt=media\&token=31abe44e-fdec-4f3d-aae6-f074b787b1f2)

3\. And finally, on **Export wallet,** then **Continue** → **Export**\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2F8BdE8SQ7dutSHDefjsLe%2FGroup%2033.png?alt=media\&token=1885d118-bb61-4bc6-8fd0-3102685a14c7)\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FPC5fBH2l48yo0uvE0S7y%2FGroup%2034.png?alt=media\&token=cdec3c70-95bb-4f95-aae0-c9a8ea5c1772)

4\. Select **Mnemonic passphrase,** write down the 12-word phrase and keep it safely\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FePVUN24a1anTx8OTWGjY%2FGroup%2035.png?alt=media\&token=d20f81ad-c4ae-4f89-b06a-9e99e9a75d4d)

### **Account with Unique Secret (from the Wallet tab)**

If you want to export an account with a **Unique Secret** here's what you need to do:\
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1\. Go to the **Wallets** tab & click on the network you'd like to export: \
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2F72fL8w1ROrNXLVLOmkGj%2FGroup%2036.png?alt=media\&token=5126593f-09d1-4160-a13d-7bc15ab57306)

2\. Then click on the **three dots** in the top right corner & select the **Export account** option:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FOkTIGZh7uxXUyGuf456W%2FGroup%2037\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=85606688-4769-4f7c-bed5-9db3eebc5a83)\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FlInxATgJkUDf7D1bnOLh%2FGroup%2038\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=daba02e0-d514-4195-b50f-4490b323e538)

3\. Select **Mnemonic passphrase** and keep your 12 words safely:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FYYxBWx6oLWGBasmui1gp%2FGroup%2039\(2\).png?alt=media\&token=c1d3c6cf-cf34-4ea6-ba24-f31aaeda95a5)

### Account with Unique Secret (from the Settings tab)

1. Go to **Settings** tab and then click on **Wallets:**\
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   ![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FE7SogRDdHlfKpdUjjLqF%2FFrame%2012.png?alt=media\&token=e4124d88-299c-4b93-84b9-05abef68a91b)  

2\. Afterward, choose the network you'd like to export and click on the **three dots** next to it:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2F9F0U9AbVrzSoqStGVlAC%2FGroup%2040.png?alt=media\&token=2ba889aa-95d2-4ce7-947e-184ae3fbeeac)

3\. Select the **Export account** option, then click on **Mnemonic passphrase** and keep your 12 words safely:\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FqGY1Bw07oItv3XhIT68V%2FGroup%2041.png?alt=media\&token=a602be92-24fa-4721-87f6-0038ff766351)

That's it! You've just successfully exported your account!

### Importing to Polkadot.js

To import your wallet to Polkadot.js, open the [**Polkadot.js extension**](https://polkadot.js.org/extension/) in your browser

Click on **Import account from pre-existing seed**, as shown below

![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FOhhCvyBuVLqoqR5ynUPB%2Fexportpolkadot.png?alt=media\&token=5376d067-5b02-4dd5-9154-c552de9f5dd6)

Finally, input your seed phrase

![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FzOJgijqQn4m2ljW2pi8U%2Fenter.png?alt=media\&token=3792be5b-3383-4b9c-a500-a2680784bc76)

## Importing an Account to Fearless Wallet

Unfortunately, Polkadot.js does not allow you to export your passphrase once you've created your wallet. (*More info* [*here*](https://support.polkadot.network/support/solutions/articles/65000169731-how-can-i-view-my-mnemonic-seed-on-the-polkadot-js-webapp-and-extension-)). If you haven't saved your seed phrase, you will have to export the JSON file. Have a look at the next tutorial to learn how to import using a JSON file!

If you have already saved your passphrase, open the Fearless Wallet app and click on **Settings** and then **Wallets**\
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![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FHriq5deYAu7ByJROffHa%2FFrame%2012\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=ba246ca9-b86f-45a1-b590-fb90a256b123)\
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Then click on the **Add wallet** button and select the "**I already have a wallet"** option

Select the correct **Source type** from the drop down menu to use while importing your account.

![](https://1929423428-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MiaqvxVtQSUrWb72Fsv%2Fuploads%2FSzmllCI889W6Z74WjU7F%2Fmenmo.png?alt=media\&token=97dab230-07c2-47a0-910d-03f55ea065e6)

If you're importing your wallet using the Mnemonic passphrase, you'll have to choose a name for your account in the Fearless Wallet app.

Instead, **if you're using a JSON file, you'll also have to type the password** you used to protect that wallet on the Polkadot.js extension!