# Wallet import

## Definition

Wallet import is the act of loading existing recovery material or keys into compatible wallet software so the software can reconstruct and manage the corresponding accounts.

## What it means in practice

Importing does not move coins between blockchains. It changes which wallet software can access the same underlying accounts, assuming compatibility.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval supports importing an existing wallet through its recovery-phrase flow for supported mnemonic lengths and networks.

**Important:** Before importing, verify that you are using the official wallet and that the target software supports the original account structure.

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## Related terms

- [Wallet recovery](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/wallet-recovery/)
- [Seed phrase](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/seed-phrase/)
- [Derivation path](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/derivation-path/)
- [Multi-chain wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/multi-chain-wallet/)
- [Wallet account](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/account/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [What Is a Crypto Wallet and What Does It Actually Store?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/what-is-a-crypto-wallet-and-what-does-it-store/)
- [Custodial vs Non-Custodial Wallets: What Is the Difference?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/custodial-vs-non-custodial-wallets/)
- [Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: Which One Should You Use?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/hot-wallet-vs-cold-wallet/)

## Sources and review

- [Terenval Wallet security model](https://wallet.terenval.com/info/security/)
- [Ethereum.org — wallets](https://ethereum.org/en/wallets/)
- [BIP-39](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039.mediawiki)

Published by Terenval. Technical review: Terenval Wallet team. Last reviewed: 2026-10-02. Terenval product statements are first-party information.

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/wallet-import/

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