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.
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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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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.
Step 2: Set a strong Device password.
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.
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.
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Backup Using Google Drive/iCloud
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Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.
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Set a recovery password/private key.
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Back up your wallet.
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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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Manual Wallet Backup
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Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.
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Tap on the eye icon to reveal and manually copy your Seed Phrase or private key.
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.
Step 2: Choose import in two (2) ways, via Google Drive/iCloud or manually.
Note:
— If you have created multiple addresses before, the import function will only restore wallet addresses that have assets associated with them.
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Manual Input
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Enter the device password you created to restore your wallet, then tap on Confirm.
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Enter the Seed Phrase or private key.
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Tap on Import.
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Restore from Google Drive/iCloud
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.