# How to set up or recover your AZERO account using SubWallet

**In this article, we will outline how you can set up or recover an AZERO account using** [**SubWallet**](https://subwallet.app/)**.**

**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 of the compatible wallet interfaces.

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## How to set up a new account <a href="#h_6783cd3b1a" id="h_6783cd3b1a"></a>

1. First, you'll need to install the SubWallet browser extension.
   * It is available on [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/subwallet-polkadot-extens/onhogfjeacnfoofkfgppdlbmlmnplgbn/related), Brave, [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/subwallet/) & MS Edge.

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2. Open the SubWallet extension and click **'Get started'**.
   * If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click the icon in the top right corner, followed by **'Create new account'**.

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3. Click **'Create new account'**.

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4. Choose the first type of account (not EVM). Then, save your mnemonic seed in a **secure, offline medium** before hitting **'I have saved my mnemonic seed safely.'**, followed by **'Next Step'**. 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.
5. Set a **local** password for the account. Then click on **'Add the account with the generated seed'**.
6. Search for "Aleph Zero" in the search bar, click the slider and hit **'Confirm'**.
7. Congratulations, your account has now been created!
   * It should be visible by clicking the icon in the top right corner.
   * 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_72272e8ccc" id="h_72272e8ccc"></a>

1. Open SubWallet and click **'Import account from pre-existing seed'** or **'Restore account from JSON backup file'**, depending on which method you intend to use to restore your account.
   * If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click the icon in the top right corner, followed by either **'Import account from seed phrase'** or **'Restore account from Polkadot{.js}'**.

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2. If using the mnemonic seed:
   1. Enter your mnemonic seed and hit **'Next Step'**.
      * Ensure that the words are in the correct order and are spelt correctly.
3. Set a **local** password for the account and click **'Add the account with the supplied seed'**.

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4. If using the JSON file:
   1. Insert your JSON file and enter its corresponding password. Then, hit **'Restore'**.

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5. Well done, your account has now been restored!
   * It should be visible by clicking the icon in the top right corner.
   * 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 SubWallet.*

*If you run into any issues with this process, please contact the SubWallet team for assistance via their* [*Discord server*](https://discord.gg/pKxmjQ9cjf)*.*


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