# Importing a Wallet

**Important Notes Before Starting**

* Importing a wallet is irreversible.
* This process will replace your current wallet and discard the old one.
* Ensure you have backed up the private key of your current wallet before proceeding.

**Steps to Import a Wallet**

1, Enter the command "/start" to open Home screen

Open the bot on Telegram and type /wallet or select the Wallet option from the left-hand menu&#x20;

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Click "Import Wallet"

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2, Start the Wallet Import Process:

* Select the Import Wallet option in the Telegram bot.

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* The bot will display the following message: _"Are you sure you want to import your Wallet? WARNING: This action is irreversible!"_

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3, Provide the Private Key:

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* The bot will prompt you to provide the private key in one of the following formats:
  * Phantom: A string like "44mNmuAb96aG..."
  * Solflare: A numeric array like \[128,118,71,250,...]
* You can also import private keys from other wallets, including keys from other Telegram bots.

4, Confirm the Import:

* Once you enter the private key, the bot will display the private key of your old wallet (OLD wallet) and remind you to save it for future access.

5, Complete the Import:

* When the process is complete, the bot will notify you: _"Your wallet has been imported successfully!"_
* Your new wallet address will also be displayed.

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