Import via Restore JSON
You can import your existing Substrate account using a JSON file for your account and the associated password. This functionality is planned for EVM accounts in a future update to Nova Wallet.
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You can import your existing Substrate account using a JSON file for your account and the associated password. This functionality is planned for EVM accounts in a future update to Nova Wallet.
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Open the Nova Wallet application.
Select Already have a wallet.
Select Restore JSON.
Input your JSON by pasting it or selecting it from your device's memory.
Input the password for your JSON file.
Input a nickname for your account unless it's auto-filled.
SelectContinue to finish importing your account.
You can download your existing account's JSON file from the Polkadot JS extension by doing the following:
Open the Polkadot JS browser extension.
Select the 3 vertical dots located to the right of your account's name.
Select Export Account.
Input the password associated with your account.
Select I want to export this account.
Save the file to your desktop PC - you can then transfer this JSON file to your mobile device and use it with Nova Wallet.
