# Restore Keychain

Once you’ve completed your initial account setup, you can use your 12-word seed phrase to restore your Catalyst account on any device. 

The cool part? You won’t need to connect your wallet again, since you already created a verifiable link between your wallet and Catalyst keychain. 

You’ll only need to connect your wallet again if you want to submit a new transaction e.g. updating your role registrations. \\

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#### **ENTER SEED PHRASE**

Enter or Import your 12-word or seed phrase to restore your Catalyst account on your current device.

**Option 1 - Enter your Catalyst Seed Phrase manually**
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You’ll need to validate that you’ve saved your seed phrase correctly. You’ll be asked to enter the correct words in the correct order before you can proceed.

**Option 2 - Import your Catalyst Seed Phrase**
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Another option is import your seed phrase

#### **REVIEW ACCOUNT DETAILS**

You will see a confirmation screen with the account details for the Keychain associated with the 12-word seed phrase you entered.

{% hint style="info" %}
Check the nickname, wallet balance and registered roles, stake address and balance associated with the Keychain to be sure you’re restoring the right account.
{% endhint %}

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#### **SET UNLOCK PASSWORD**

You’ll only need to enter or import your 12-word seed phrase the first time that you access your account on a new device. Every time after, you’ll simply use your unlock password to access your account.&#x20;

Set and confirm your new password to proceed.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Having trouble accessing Catalyst?**

Press unlock. You will find a Forgot password button at the bottom of the right panel. This will allow you to input your seedphrase and reset your password.
{% endhint %}

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