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How to import a regular wallet from Bitcoin.com Wallet v5.13 and below to Bitcoin.com Wallet 6.0+
How to import a regular wallet from Bitcoin.com Wallet v5.13 and below to Bitcoin.com Wallet 6.0+
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Written by Farhan
Updated over a week ago

Summary

It is recommended to import your wallets to the new Bitcoin.com Wallet app.

Step-by-step instructions to import a regular wallet v5.13 and below to v6.0+

Firstly, you will need to get your 12 word recovery phrase from the old wallet installed on your desktop PC.

Once you have correct 12 words recovery phrase, please follow these instructions to import your regular wallet.

Step 1:

Click into your sub-wallet and tap the "Settings" cog in the top-right corner.

Step 2:

Navigate to "Backup" and tap it.

Step 3:

Write down your 12 word recovery phrase on a piece of paper.

Step 4:

Please take a note Wallet Configuration (m-n): 1-1 stands for a regular wallet.

Step 5:

Open your new Bitcoin.com wallet app and from the home screen tap on the "Funds" icon at the bottom of the screen. Then scroll down and tap the "ADD/IMPORT" button.

Step 6:

Select "+Import wallet".


Step 7:

Select the "Asset Type", Bitcoin Cash (BCH) or Bitcoin (BTC) depending on what currency wallet you are importing.

Step 8:

Under "Wallet Type" select "Personal Wallet".


Step 9:

Under "Recovery Phrase" enter your shared wallets 12 word recovery phrases and tap "IMPORT BCH WALLET".

Your Regular wallet is now imported to a new app.

If you have any trouble at all, please feel free to send us a message by clicking the chat icon on the bottom right part corner or sending us an email at support@bitcoin.com.

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