# Restoring your Account with Private Key

* When you restart your mobile app, the app may ask you to import your private key. 
* This guide will help you restore your account with your Private Key.
* In order to continue, please have your private key ready. 

1. Press 'Import Key'

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2. Continue with the process.

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3. Please recognize the QR code provided below.&#x20;

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4. From the screen below, please select 'FORGOT PASSWORD?'

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5. Submit your Private Key in the below screen

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