# How to set up or recover your AZERO account using Aleph Zero Signer

**In this guide, we will outline how you can set up or recover an AZERO account on the mainnet using** [**Aleph Zero Signer**](https://alephzero.org/signer)**.**

**Please note that:**

* When using a third-party wallet interface, your coins are kept **on the blockchain** in a non-custodial fashion.
* Third-party wallet interfaces are just different tools to access the blockchain.
* You can restore your account using your JSON file or mnemonic seed via **any** of the compatible wallet interfaces.

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## How to set up a new account <a href="#h_41c9947082" id="h_41c9947082"></a>

1. First, you'll need to install the Aleph Zero Signer browser extension.
   * It is available on [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aleph-zero-signer/opbinaebpmphpefcimknblieddamhmol), Brave, [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/aleph-zero-signer/), MS Edge and Opera.

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2. Open the extension, read the privacy notes, and click **'Got it!'**. Then, click **'Add account'**.
   * If you already have an account restored, you'll need to click the "+" button under your already existing accounts first.
3. Click **'Create a new account'**.

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4. Read the safety information, then click **'Next'**.
5. Save your mnemonic seed in a **secure, offline medium** before hitting **'Next**' and closing the window. You can click **'Copy to clipboard'** to copy your seed.
   * It is vital that you handle your mnemonic seed with care.
   * **DO NOT** share it with anyone.
   * **DO NOT** store it on an online device.
   * If someone obtains your mnemonic seed, they will have access to **all of the coins in your account**.
   * You **cannot** change or edit your mnemonic seed.
   * The Aleph Zero team will **never** ask you to share your seed with us, even in a support scenario.
6. The last step is to enter a **local** name and password for your account.
7. Congratulations, your account has now been created!
   * It should be visible when you open the extension.
   * You can use this account to connect to the [mainnet web wallet](https://azero.dev/) or the [Aleph Zero Dashboard](https://dashboard.azero.dev/).

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## How to restore an existing account <a href="#h_b4d1ea6a69" id="h_b4d1ea6a69"></a>

1. If using the mnemonic seed:
   1. Open the extension and click **'Add account'**.
      * If you already have an account restored, you'll need to click the "+" button under your already existing accounts first.
   2. Click **'Import an existing account'**.
   3. Enter your mnemonic seed and click **'Next'**.
      * Ensure that the words are in the correct order and are spelt correctly.
   4. Enter a **local** name and password for the account and hit **'Import'**.
2. If using the JSON file:
   1. Open the extension and click **'Add account'**.
      * If you already have an account restored, you'll need to click the "+" button under your already existing accounts first.
   2. Click **'Import an existing account'**.
   3. Click the word **'JSON'** in the sentence "Have JSON file to import?".
   4. Upload your JSON file by selecting it or dropping it into the box.
   5. Enter the account password, and then click **'Import'**.
      * If the JSON file was exported from Aleph Zero Signer, make sure to tick the box below the password box.

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3. Congratulations, your account has now been restored!
   * It should be visible when you open the extension.
   * You can use this account to connect to the [mainnet web wallet](https://azero.dev/) or the [Aleph Zero Dashboard](https://dashboard.azero.dev/).

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*This concludes the tutorial for creating or restoring your AZERO account on the mainnet using Aleph Zero Signer.*

*If you encounter any issues throughout this process, please either reach out to us via* [*Telegram*](https://t.me/AlephZeroFoundation) *or* [*Discord*](https://discord.gg/alephzero).


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