# How to set up or recover your AZERO account using Nova Wallet

**In this article, we will outline how to set up or recover your AZERO account using** [**Nova Wallet.**](https://novawallet.io/)

**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_cf3c8afa5e" id="h_cf3c8afa5e"></a>

1. First, you'll need to install Nova Wallet on either your mobile device.
   * The application is available on both [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nova-polkadot-kusama-wallet/id1597119355) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.novafoundation.nova.market\&hl=en_AU\&gl=US) operating systems.

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2. Open the Nova Wallet app and click **'Create a new wallet'**.
   * If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click **'Settings'** > **'Wallets'** > '**Add wallet'**.

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3. Read the prompt and click **'I understand'**. Enter a local name for the account, and then hit **'Continue'** to move to the next step.
4. Save your mnemonic seed in a **secure, offline medium** before hitting **'Continue'**.
   * 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.

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5. Select each word of your seed in the correct order, then click **'Continue'**.
6. Enter a local pin for the application and confirm it.
   * This step is only necessary when the app is newly installed.

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7. Congratulations, your account has now been created!
   * It should be visible in **'Settings'** > **'Wallets'**.

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## How to restore an existing account: <a href="#h_93a87bee3a" id="h_93a87bee3a"></a>

1. Open the Nova Wallet app and click **'Import wallet'**.
   * If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click **'Settings'** > **'Wallets'** > '**Add wallet'**.

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2. Click **'Restore JSON'** or **'Mnemonic passphrase/phrase'**, depending on which method you intend to use to restore your account.
3. If using the mnemonic seed:
   1. Enter the mnemonic seed, as well as a local name for the account. Then, hit **'Continue'**.
      * Ensure that the words are in the correct order and are spelt correctly.

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4. If using the JSON file:
   * Upload it by clicking the top box.
   * Enter its corresponding password, as well as a local name for the account.
   * Lastly, hit **'Continue'**.

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5. Enter a local pin for the application and confirm it.
   * This step is only necessary when the app is newly installed.
6. Well done, your account has now been restored!
   * It should be visible in **'Settings'** > **'Wallets'**.

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*This concludes the tutorial for creating or restoring your AZERO account on the mainnet using Nova Wallet.*

*If you run into any issues throughout this process, please contact the Nova Wallet team for assistance via their* [*Telegram channel*](https://t.me/novawallet)*.*


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