EVM chains Edition | How to import an account in the web3 wallet with a private key or seed phrase?

Today, we have prepared a comprehensive guide on how to add a wallet to any EVM-compatible web3 wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, 1inch Wallet, CoinBase wallet, etc…) using your private key or seed phrase.

So, what is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) all about?

The Ethereum concept is based on the idea of a decentralized online computer — a programmable blockchain where the role of the EVM is to execute and deploy smart contracts.

EVM is a powerful virtual machine running in the sandbox mode that is embedded in each node, thereby enabling the maintenance of consensus in the blockchain.

Basically, EVM is the execution environment for smart contracts and the core of Ethereum, which can perform all kinds of programmable tasks on the blockchain.

Learn more about EVM: https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/evm/

EVM-based blockchains

You might be surprised, but there are now 100s of EVM blockchains or Ethereum-like networks that support smart contracts.

All these layer 1, layer 2 chains are fully compatible with EVM and are essentially forks of Ethereum. These Ethereum alternatives often run on a different consensus from POW, which allows them to provide higher speed, grant lower transaction fees, and feature higher capacity compared to Ethereum.

In addition to those listed here, you can also browse other EVM networks at chainlist.org.

Top 5 popular EVM blockchains:

1. Ethereum
2. Binance Smart Chain
3. Polygon
4. Arbitrum
5. Optimism

MetaMask

Step-by-step instructions on how to import an account into the MetaMask wallet using a private key or seed phrase.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the MetaMask wallet and click on the icon in the top right corner of the window.
2. Click on “Import Account” from the dropdown menu.
3. On the next screen, select whether you want to import using a private key or seed phrase. Choose the option that corresponds to your situation.
4. Enter your private key or seed phrase into the appropriate field.
5. If you’re using a private key, make sure to keep it secure and never share it with anyone.
6. If you’re using a seed phrase, make sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place.
7. Click “Import” to complete the process.
8. Your imported account will now appear in your MetaMask wallet alongside any other accounts you have.

That’s it! You have now successfully imported an account into your MetaMask wallet using a private key or seed phrase. You can now utilize this account, and in case you want to add a network that is not currently available on your wallet, you may use the service provided by https://chainlist.org/.

Trust Wallet

Step-by-step instructions on how to import an account into the Trust wallet using a private key or seed phrase.

Here are the steps:

1. Open Trust Wallet and tap on the “Settings” icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Scroll down to the “Wallets” section and tap on “Add Wallet”.
3. Select the option to “Import Wallet”.
4. Choose whether you want to import using a private key or seed phrase. Select the option that corresponds to your situation.
5. Enter your private key or seed phrase into the appropriate field.
6. If you’re using a private key, make sure to keep it secure and never share it with anyone.
7. If you’re using a seed phrase, make sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place.
8. Tap on “Import” to complete the process.
9. Your imported account will now appear in your Trust Wallet alongside any other accounts you have.

1inch Wallet (Mobile only)

Step-by-step instructions on how to import an account into the 1inch wallet using a private key or seed phrase.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the 1inch Wallet and click on the “Import” button located at the bottom of the screen.
2. On the next screen, select the option to “Import wallet”.
3. Choose whether you want to import using a private key or seed phrase. Select the option that corresponds to your situation.
4. Enter your private key or seed phrase into the appropriate field.
5. If you’re using a private key, make sure to keep it secure and never share it with anyone.
6. If you’re using a seed phrase, make sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place.
7. Click “Import” to complete the process.
8. Your imported account will now appear in your 1inch Wallet alongside any other accounts you have.

Keep in mind that the 1inch wallet only supports 10 networks (Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Gnosis Chain, Avalanche, Fantom, Klaytn and Aurora)

Coinbase Wallet

Step-by-step instructions on how to import an account into the Coinbase wallet using a private key or seed phrase.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the Coinbase Wallet and tap on the “Settings” icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap on “Accounts”.
3. Select the option to “Add Account”.
4. Choose whether you want to import using a private key or seed phrase. Select the option that corresponds to your situation.
5. Enter your private key or seed phrase into the appropriate field.
6. If you’re using a private key, make sure to keep it secure and never share it with anyone.
7. If you’re using a seed phrase, make sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place.
8. Tap on “Import” to complete the process.
9. Your imported account will now appear in your Coinbase Wallet alongside any other accounts you have.

That’s it! You have now successfully imported an account into your Coinbase Wallet using a private key or seed phrase. Remember to keep your private key or seed phrase secure and never share it with anyone.

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