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    How to Get Started With Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet
    bybit2024-10-30 21:27:37
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    Here's a step-by-step guide to assist you in creating your Seed Phrase and Private Key Wallet. Please ensure that your app version is 4.36.5 or higher.



     

     

     

     

    Create a Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet

    Step 1: Open your Bybit App and log in.

     

    1. If you haven't connected to any wallet on Bybit Web3 yet:

    Please navigate to Web3 and tap on Create a Bybit Wallet. Choose Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet to proceed.

     

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    1. If you have already connected to a wallet on Bybit Web3:

    Open your Bybit Wallet, select your connected wallet, and then tap on Add Wallet(s) → Create Wallet to add additional wallets.

     

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    Step 2: Set a strong Device password.

     

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    Step 3: Proceed to back up your Seed Phrase/Private Key in two (2) ways, via Google Drive/iCloud or manually. Please note that Bybit cannot retrieve or reset it for you.

     

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    Notes:

    — Remember to keep your Seed Phrase and private key secure. Avoid sharing them and storing them digitally.

    — Consider using physical backups like a secure notebook for added security.

    — You will need the Seed Phrases/private key when you want to import your wallet to other devices or reinstall the Bybit App. 




    1. Backup Using Google Drive/iCloud

    • Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.

    • Set a recovery password/private key.

    • Back up your wallet.

    • Once you've confirmed your Seed Phrase or private key backup, your Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet is ready. Tap on Confirm to complete the setup.

     

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    1. Manual Wallet Backup

    • Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.

    • Tap on the eye icon to reveal and manually copy your Seed Phrase or private key.

     

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    Import Your Existing Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet

    Step 1: Navigate to Web3, tap on Import Existing Wallet, then select Seed Phrase/Private Key Wallet.


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    Step 2: Choose import in two (2) ways, via Google Drive/iCloud or manually.

     

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    Note: 

    — If you have created multiple addresses before, the import function will only restore wallet addresses that have assets associated with them.




    1. Manual Input

    • Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.

    • Enter the Seed Phrase or private key.

    • Tap on Import.

     

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    1. Restore from Google Drive/iCloud

    • Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm. Please ensure that you select a Google account that you have used to back up your wallets.s been backed up.

     

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    Manage Your Wallet

    Reset Your Device Password

    Step 1: Uninstall your wallet app and reinstall it.






    Step 2: Follow the steps to import your Seed Phrase/Private key wallet into the new app. You can set a new device password but not reset the Seed Phrase phrase or private key. Losing them will result in the inability to restore your wallet.








    View Your Seed Phrase/Private Key

    a) Seed Phrase

    Step 1: Go to the Bybit Web3 page, and select Wallet.

    Step 2: Tap on Manage Wallets and pick the specific wallet you wish to view the Seed Phrase for.

    Step 3: Tap on Seed Phrase.

    Step 4: Press the eye icon to reveal and manually copy your Seed Phrase or private key.

     

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    b) Private Key

    Step 1: Select the specific wallet you wish to view the private key for.

    Step 2: Tap on Private Key.

    Step 3: Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.

    Step 4: Select a network.

    Step 5: Tap the eye icon to reveal and manually copy your Seed Phrase or private key.

     

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    Rename Your Wallet

    Step 1: Go to the Bybit Web3 page and tap on the lower triangle icon located in the upper left corner.

    Step 2: Tap on Manage Wallets.

    Step 3: Locate the wallet you want to modify and click on the edit icon next to it. From the options that appear, tap on Rename Wallet.

     

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    Add Your Wallet Address

    Step 1: Go to the Bybit Web3 page and tap on the lower triangle icon located in the upper left corner.

    Step 2: Tap on Add Address and then press Continue.

    Step 3: Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.

     

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    Please note that you can add up to 15 Seed Phrases per Bybit account, but you may create unlimited sub-wallet addresses under each Seed Phrase. The sub-wallet addresses cannot be deleted.

     

    When you switch devices and import your wallet, only wallets with assets will be successfully imported.

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