Looking for a BlockWallet test drive or a permanent move? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to import your current self-custodial wallet to BlockWallet.
If you’re looking for a fresh start instead, here’s how to create a new BlockWallet account.
First, it’s a good idea to distinguish the difference between a seed phrase and a private key to help decide which one you need to export. Because depending on your situation, you might need one instead of the other.
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- Import from Metamask
- Import from Trust Wallet
- Import from Exodus
- Import from Taho (Tally Ho)
- Import from XDEFI
- Import from Argent
What is the difference between a seed phrase and a private key?
You can think of your wallet address like a house, and just like a house key, a private key gives ownership to everything inside of it. Transfers, swaps, interacting with DApps - a wallet’s private key gives access to all of the above.
A seed phrase on the other hand, is like the contractor that builds the house (or houses). Unlike a private key that only creates a single wallet address, a seed phrase has the ability to create many of them, which is why seed phrases are so extremely sensitive. By knowing a wallet’s 12 or 24-word seed phrase, it gives access to ALL the other wallets that were derived from it, which can range from a single wallet, to hundreds, or even thousands.
Which one should you export?
Now that you know the difference between a seed phrase and a private key, you might be wondering: should I import my seed phrase, or my private key?
If you’re looking to move multiple accounts over to BlockWallet, we recommend importing your seed phrase for the quickest setup. It’ll also be required if you’re trying to import your self-custodial wallet during the initial onboarding process.
If you already set up your BlockWallet account and just looking to add an existing wallet address, you should export your private key instead. Keep in mind that once you’ve imported a private key to BlockWallet, it will not show up if you reinstall and import the same seed phrase you had before - you’ll have to import the private key once again. This happens because the initial private key you imported to BlockWallet was created by a different seed phrase than the one you’re currently using.
As a safety precaution, remember that customer support will never ask you for your private key or seed phrase, and that you should only store your seed phrase in a secure offline location.
Import from Metamask
Begin by exporting your seed phrase or private key from Metamask.
Not sure about the difference between a seed phrase and a private key? Let's start from the beginning.
How to export a seed phrase from Metamask
Open your Metamask browser extension and click the profile icon in the top right-hand corner.
Click the “Settings” tab with the gear icon.
Click the “Security & Privacy” tab with the gear icon.
Click the “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” button outlined in blue.
Enter your password and click “Next”.
Hold to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a private key from Metamask
Open your browser extension and click the profile icon in the three dots on the upper right-hand corner.
Click the “Account details” tab.
Click the “Export private key” button outlined in blue.
Enter your password and click “Confirm” to reveal your private key.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your private key to BlockWallet here.
Import from Trust Wallet
Begin by exporting your seed phrase or private key from Trust Wallet.
Not sure about the difference between a seed phrase and a private key? Let's start from the beginning.
How to export seed a phrase on Trust Wallet browser extension
Open your Trust Wallet browser extension and click the settings tab with the gear icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Scroll down and click “View Secret Phase”.
Enter your password and click “Reveal”.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a seed phrase on Trust Wallet mobile app
Open your Trust Wallet mobile app and click the settings tab with the gear icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Click “Wallets”.
Click the info icon (letter “i” inside a circle).
Click “Manual Backup”.
Read the prompts, check the boxes, and click “Continue” to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a private key on Trust Wallet mobile app
Open your Trust Wallet mobile app and click the settings tab with the gear icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Click “Wallets”.
Click the info (letter “i” inside a circle)
Click “Export Private Key” to reveal your private key. It will be displayed in the form of a QR code.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your private key to BlockWallet here.
Import from Exodus
Begin by exporting your seed phrase or private key from Exodus.
Not sure about the difference between a seed phrase and a private key? Let's start from the beginning.
How to export a seed phrase on Exodus browser extension
Open your Exodus browser extension and click four blocks setting icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Click the “Security” shield icon.
Click “Back Up”.
Enter your password and click “Next”.
Click the “Reveal Phrase” checkbox to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a private key on Exodus browser extension
Open your Exodus browser extension and click four blocks setting icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Click the “Security” shield icon.
Click “Back Up”.
Enter your password and click “Next”.
Click the key icon on the top right-hand corner.
Click “VIEW KEY”.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your private key to BlockWallet here.
How to export a seed phrase on Exodus desktop app
From your home screen, click “Backup” on the furthest navigation tab.
Click “View” under the “Recovery Phrase” section.
Click “VIEW SECRET PRASE”.
Enter your password and click “UNLOCK NOW”.
Drag your mouse across the empty word slots to reveal your seed phrase one by one.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export seed phrase on Exodus mobile app
Open your Exodus mobile app and click four blocks setting icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
Click the “Security” shield icon.
Click “Back Up”.
Click “View Secret Phrase”.
Press and Hold the button to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
Import from XDEFI
Begin by exporting your seed phrase or private key from XDEFI.
Not sure about the difference between a seed phrase and a private key? Let's start from the beginning.
How to export a seed phrase from XDEFI
Open your XDEFI browser extension and click the profile icon in the top left-hand corner.
Click “Manage”.
Click the eyeball icon.
Enter your password and click “Confirm” to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a private key from XDEFI
Open your XDEFI browser extension and click the profile icon in the top left-hand corner.
Click “Manage”.
Click the key icon.
Enter your password and click “Confirm” to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your private key to BlockWallet here.
Import from Rabby
Begin by exporting your seed phrase or private key from Rabby.
Not sure about the difference between a seed phrase and a private key? Let's start from the beginning.
How to export a seed phrase from Rabby
Open your Rabby browser extension and click the wallet account tab on the top left-hand corner.
Click the arrow icon for the wallet that you’d like to export the seed phrase for.
Click “Backup Seed Phrase”.
Enter your password and click “Confirm”.
Click to reveal your seed phrase.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your seed phrase to BlockWallet here.
How to export a private key from Rabby
Open your Rabby browser extension and click the wallet account tab on the top left-hand corner.
Click the arrow icon for the wallet that you’d like to export the seed phrase for.
Click “Backup Private”.
Enter your password and click “Confirm”.
Click to reveal your private key.
Once you've copied it, see how to import your private key to BlockWallet here.
Import from Taho
Currently, Taho does not offer an option to export your seed phrase or private key after the initial onboarding process. If you haven’t saved your seed phrase during this process, you won’t be able to export your self-custodial wallet to BlockWallet.
Import from Argent
Argent does not offer an option to export your seed phrase or private key. Please create a new BlockWallet account and transfer funds manually.