Import Wallet

Import an existing wallet using your recovery phrase, private key, or Ledger device.

Import Methods

Cave supports three ways to import a wallet:

Method	Best For
Recovery Phrase	Restoring from another wallet
Private Key	Advanced users
Ledger	Maximum security

Recovery Phrase Import

Step 1: Open Cave Wallet

Click the Cave icon and select "Import Existing Wallet".

Step 2: Enter Recovery Phrase

Enter your 12 or 24 word phrase:

word1 word2 word3 word4 word5 word6 word7 word8 word9 word10 word11 word12

TIP

• Separate each word with a space
• Ensure correct spelling
• Words are case-sensitive (usually lowercase)

Step 3: Set Password

Create a new password for this device.

Step 4: Complete

Your wallet is now imported with all accounts.

Private Key Import

Advanced Feature

Only use this if you know what you're doing. Recovery phrase is recommended.

Step 1: Go to Settings

Open Cave → Settings → Import Account

Step 2: Select "Private Key"

Choose private key import method.

Step 3: Enter Private Key

Paste your private key (hex format):

0x1234567890abcdef...

Step 4: Name Your Account

Give this account a recognizable name.

Ledger Import

See Ledger Integration for detailed instructions.

Troubleshooting

"Invalid Recovery Phrase"

• Check spelling of each word
• Ensure correct order
• Verify word count (12 or 24)
• Check for extra spaces

"Account Not Found"

• The phrase might be from a different network
• Try different derivation paths in settings

Missing Funds After Import

• Add tokens manually if needed
• Check you're on the correct network
• Verify the wallet address matches expected

Security Reminders

Never Share

• Never share your recovery phrase
• Never share your private key
• No legitimate service will ask for these