How To Import Your Existing Non-custodial Wallet To Cwallet

Looking to bring an existing non-custodial wallet to Cwallet?

Cwallet no longer supports importing wallets with a seed phrase or private key. Instead, you can transfer supported crypto from your existing wallet to your Cwallet account.

If you previously used Cwallet's non-custodial wallet feature, you'll need to access that wallet through a compatible self-custody wallet before managing or transferring its assets.

This guide walks you through both paths and what to check if your on-chain balance does not match the balance shown in Cwallet.

Start Here: What Are You Trying to Do?

Choose the path that matches your situation:

• Previously used a non-custodial wallet in Cwallet? Start with accessing your previous wallet.
• Want to move crypto from another wallet into Cwallet? Go to transferring supported crypto.
• Other issues about how to get started with Cwallet.

How to Access Your Previous Non-Custodial Wallet

If you previously created or imported a non-custodial wallet through Cwallet, start with that wallet's original recovery phrase.

Your previous self-custody wallet and your current Cwallet custodial account are separate. Accessing the old wallet does not automatically move its assets into your Cwallet balance.

1. Find the Recovery Phrase for the Correct Wallet

Use the recovery phrase you backed up for your previous non-custodial wallet—not your Cwallet account password.

If you imported an existing wallet into Cwallet in the past, use the recovery credentials for that original wallet.

Do not send your seed phrase or private key to customer support, enter it into a recovery website, or share it with anyone offering to retrieve your funds.

2. Restore the Wallet in a Compatible Self-Custody App

Choose a self-custody wallet that supports the original wallet's network and recovery format. Download it through the provider's official channels and follow its restore-wallet instructions.

When restoring, check the public address against the address you previously used. If the expected address does not appear, review the wallet provider’s compatibility and account-recovery guidance before taking further action.

Do not assume that any wallet accepting a seed phrase will display every account or asset you previously used.

3. Decide What You Want to Do With the Assets

Once you have accessed the correct wallet, you can manage supported assets through that wallet.

If you prefer to keep using a self-custody wallet, you do not need to transfer those assets to Cwallet. If you want to use Cwallet’s custodial services, follow the deposit process below for each supported token and network.

Restoring the wallet and transferring its assets are two separate actions. You do not need to share your seed phrase with Cwallet to make a deposit.

Transfer Supported Crypto to Cwallet

You can move supported crypto from a self-custody wallet into Cwallet without importing the wallet itself.

The process is an on-chain transfer: you send assets from your existing wallet to the receiving details shown in your Cwallet account.

1. Get the Current Receiving Details in Cwallet

Open Receive in your Cwallet account and select the cryptocurrency you want to deposit.

Check the available network options for that specific asset. Then copy the receiving address and any memo or tag shown.

Use the current details displayed in your account rather than relying on an address saved from an old tutorial or screenshot.

2. Send From Your Existing Wallet

In your self-custody wallet, select the asset and choose Send.

Enter your Cwallet receiving address, select the matching network, and include the memo or tag if required.

Before confirming, check:

• The token is supported for deposits in Cwallet.
• The sending network matches the network selected in Cwallet.
• The receiving address is correct.
• Any required memo or tag has been included.
• You have reviewed the transaction amount and network fee.

Your seed phrase is not part of this process. Keep it private.

3. Check the Deposit in Your Cwallet Account

After sending, keep the transaction hash and check your Cwallet deposit history.

For the current interface and detailed deposit instructions, follow How to Deposit Crypto to Cwallet.

If the deposit does not appear as expected, check the transaction details before making another transfer.

Try To Continue Your Crypto Journey With Cwallet

If you previously used Cwallet's non-custodial wallet feature, we understand that this change may take some adjustment. You can continue managing your original wallet through a compatible self-custody app and choose whether to transfer supported assets to Cwallet.

For those who prefer an account-based experience, Cwallet's custodial wallet is designed with security, convenience, and everyday usability in mind—without requiring you to manage the wallet's private keys yourself. With support for more than 1,000 cryptocurrencies across over 60 blockchains, Cwallet brings a wide range of supported assets together in one user-friendly platform.

Ready to get started? Open Receive in your Cwallet account, select supported cryptocurrency and network, and follow the deposit instructions to transfer funds from your existing wallet. You don't need to import a wallet or share your recovery phrase. For a walkthrough, see How to Deposit Crypto to Cwallet.

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