Restoring from Seed Phrase

If you've lost access to your wallet or need to restore it on a new device, you can restore your wallet using your 24-word mnemonic phrase.

Before You Start

Required:

  • ✅ Your 24-word mnemonic phrase (seed phrase)
  • ✅ Secure location to restore the wallet

⚠️ CRITICAL SECURITY WARNING:

Your mnemonic phrase is the ONLY way to recover your wallet. Never:

  • ❌ Share it with anyone
  • ❌ Store it digitally (screenshots, cloud, email, notes apps)
  • ❌ Enter it on any website
  • ❌ Lose or destroy it

Desktop App

Step 1: Launch NozyWallet

Open the NozyWallet desktop application.

Step 2: Select Restore

In the setup wizard:

  1. Click "Restore from Seed Phrase" or "Import Wallet"
  2. You'll be prompted for your mnemonic phrase

Step 3: Enter Your Mnemonic

  1. Enter all 24 words - Type each word carefully
  2. Verify spelling - Each word must be spelled correctly
  3. Check order - Words must be in the correct order
  4. Use spaces - Separate words with spaces

Step 4: Set Password

After entering your mnemonic:

  1. Set a new password (optional but recommended)
  2. Confirm password
  3. Click "Restore Wallet"

Step 5: Wait for Restoration

The wallet will:

  • Generate all keys from your mnemonic
  • Restore your wallet file
  • Prepare addresses for use

CLI (Command Line)

Step 1: Run Restore Command

nozy restore

Step 2: Enter Mnemonic

You'll be prompted to enter your 24-word mnemonic phrase:

Enter your 24-word mnemonic: abandon abandon abandon ... [enter all 24 words]

Tips:

  • Enter all 24 words on one line, separated by spaces
  • Double-check spelling before pressing Enter
  • Common mistakes: typos, missing words, wrong order

Step 3: Set Password

After entering your mnemonic:

Enter password to encrypt wallet: [enter password]
Confirm password: [enter again]

Step 4: Wait for Completion

Expected output:

Restore wallet from mnemonic...
✅ Wallet restored and saved.

Your wallet is now restored and ready to use!

Troubleshooting

"Invalid mnemonic" Error

Problem: The mnemonic phrase is invalid.

Solutions:

  1. Check spelling - Verify each word is spelled correctly
  2. Verify word count - Must be exactly 24 words
  3. Check order - Words must be in the original order
  4. Verify BIP39 words - All words must be from the BIP39 word list

Common mistakes:

  • Missing words (23 words instead of 24)
  • Extra words (25+ words)
  • Typos (e.g., "abandn" instead of "abandon")
  • Wrong order (words swapped)

"Wallet already exists" Error

Problem: A wallet already exists at the default location.

Solutions:

  1. Backup existing wallet - Move it to a safe location first
  2. Delete existing wallet - Only if you're sure it's not needed
  3. Use different location - Specify a custom wallet path (if supported)

"Invalid checksum" Error

Problem: The mnemonic phrase has a checksum error, meaning one or more words are incorrect.

Solutions:

  1. Double-check each word - Verify spelling and order
  2. Use word list - Check against BIP39 word list if unsure
  3. Re-verify source - Make sure you copied from the correct backup

After Restoration

Once your wallet is restored:

  1. ✅ Verify addresses - Generate addresses and verify they match (if you had previous addresses)
  2. ✅ Check balance - Sync wallet to see your balance
  3. ✅ Backup again - Save your mnemonic phrase again in a new secure location
  4. ✅ Update password - If needed, change to a new password

Security Best Practices

After Restoring

  1. Verify the restoration worked - Check that you can see your balance
  2. Test a small transaction - Send a small amount to verify functionality
  3. Create new backups - Store your mnemonic in multiple secure locations
  4. Destroy old backups - If restoring on a new device, securely delete old wallet files

Protecting Your Mnemonic

  • ✅ Write on paper - Physical backup is most secure
  • ✅ Store in safe - Fireproof safe or bank deposit box
  • ✅ Multiple copies - Store in different secure locations
  • ✅ Test recovery - Periodically verify you can restore from backup

Next Steps

After restoring your wallet: