# How import a wallet to your MetaMask account?

In order to import an existing wallet to a MetaMask account, follow these simple step-by-step instructions. You will need to install the MetaMask extension for your favorite browser, import a wallet using private key or JSON file and add PBL tokens to the list.

### Step 1. Install the MetaMask extension <a href="#id-9b8f" id="id-9b8f"></a>

1.Open [https://metamask.io](https://metamask.io/) website or search for “Metamask extension” in your favorite browser (you can install Metamask for [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ether-metamask/) and [Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/metamask/) browsers).

![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2Ffk9GsKDpLxh3dvawme7E%2FRExle77LA.png?alt=media\&token=59275931-792f-48d6-8e2a-5efb803fb36c)

2.Click **Add to Chrome** to install MetaMask as Google Chrome extension (same as for other browsers).

3.Click **Add Extension**.

![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2Fo2oTNgdAfdp44g5flEob%2FZskdXH0enKQ.png?alt=media\&token=b3fef1d8-1002-4377-8879-b25b13b791b2) ![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FVv01dhipH5lgSAZBkyuY%2FkMKT0TJFi5iQ.png?alt=media\&token=76070d42-99ad-48ed-9df2-6e32f9d5212e)

That’s it! You have successfully installed the MetaMask extension. Now, it is time to add your existing cryptocurrency wallet.

### Step 2. Import a wallet to MetaMask <a href="#id-3ec7" id="id-3ec7"></a>

There are two ways how to export an existing account. If you have a seed words (mnemonic phrase) you can export your wallet straight away:

1. Click on the icon in the upper right corner to open MetaMask extension, read and accept the terms. Click **Continue**.
2. Click **Import With Seed Phrase**.
3. Enter your wallets seed phrase (mnemonic phrase).
4. Enter a strong password.
5. Click **Import**.

![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FW3f30w4PJfw36pWLUhC2%2FNHlLjKeg.jpeg?alt=media\&token=2a93617d-4021-44a7-b8df-c32937187c7a) ![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2Fmt6Kly5V0E3qeWfMFG0P%2FHakVfZXXA.jpeg?alt=media\&token=a7117b30-14d8-4d9d-9348-ee7bad093975) ![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FJs9MMKHx0HVGTS6UyNcx%2FYNNdXCYsw.jpeg?alt=media\&token=ad450ff5-3938-44a4-a089-6b7474bc4cf0)

You have successfully imported your wallet to MetaMask!

### Alternative option — import a wallet using a private key or JSON file <a href="#d3d7" id="d3d7"></a>

If you have an existing wallet address but you don’t have a mnemonic phrase, you can import your wallet address to MetaMask using a private key or JSON file.

1. After creating an account, click on the“**Account**” button in the upper right corner (see screenshots below).
2. Click **Import account**.
3. Select preferred entry type. If you want to import an account using your wallet’s private key, simply paste your private key string and click **Import**.

![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FNRUTkOy5YDq3jpKAoXrZ%2FfxtOwPk7IvQ.jpeg?alt=media\&token=d3392615-6d92-4aab-a390-d10968fe71b6) ![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FfBcVy3owKdd0GiE3UbUp%2Fd-qIBA_Pbw.jpeg?alt=media\&token=09cf7eeb-effc-4194-ab15-bb2ac2b69df2) ![](https://997701854-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mio1-rDAL3IsoQDatd4%2Fuploads%2FAtYZRYuqNmqosj0HRSAd%2FDPhwBfkZH-RQ.jpeg?alt=media\&token=a6f38648-2dd5-4277-9ced-bd30b705e003)

That’s it! You have successfully imported your cryptocurrency wallet to your MetaMask account.