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# Create a new account

You can create as many accounts as you need. A new account can be created using the existing passphrase of the wallet, by importing a passphrase or by importing a private key.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can create a new account by tapping on the account switcher icon on the main screen or by going to the "My Wallets" section on the "Settings" screen.
{% endhint %}

## Option 1 - Use the existing passphrase

* On the main screen, tap the account switcher icon
* Select "Create New Wallet"
* In a few seconds a confirmation screen will be displayed and your account is ready to use

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## Option 2 - Import from a passphrase

* On the main screen, tap the account switcher icon
* Choose "Import from passphrase"
* Select the wallet that was used to generate the passphrase
* Enter or paste your 12 or 24-word passphrase
* Choose the accounts that you want to import, you can choose more than one and tap "Import"
* In a few seconds a confirmation screen will be displayed and your account is ready to use

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## Option 3 - Import from secret key

* On the main screen, tap the account switcher icon
* Choose "Import from secret key"
* Select the wallet that was used to generate the secret key
* Enter or paste your secret key and tap "Import"
* In a few seconds a confirmation screen will be displayed and your account is ready to use

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