NEAR Wallet is Closing: Keep Your Assets Safe with Sender
As the clock ticks towards the discontinuation of NEAR Wallet services on October 31, 2023, securing your digital assets has never been more critical. This guide outlines each step you should follow for a smooth, worry-free transition to Sender Wallet.
Little heads-up
NEAR Wallet has released an official notice announcing its service shutdown, leaving you with limited time to take action. If you’re a NEAR Wallet user, now is the time to switch. Don’t delay — your assets need a new home!
From here, you can migrate your NEAR wallet safely through 4 different ways:
- Wallet Transfer Wizard (Recommended)
- Private Key
- Recovery Phrase
- Hardware Wallet
Method 1: Using Wallet Transfer Wizard (Recommended)
Step 1: Prepare Your Accounts
First, disable two-factor authentication (2FA) in your existing NEAR Wallet. Head to ‘Security & Recovery’ in your wallet settings and turn off 2FA.
The Wallet Transfer Wizard is your best friend, specially built by the NEAR team — it’ll handle 2FA and other settings for you. Click ‘Transfer My Account’ to get started.
Step 2: Update Your Recovery Phrase
Before migrating to Sender Wallet, make sure to generate a new 12-word recovery phrase. Write it down in a secure location and confirm that it recovers the appropriate account.
Safety Note: Your recovery phrase holds the key to your account — store it securely and keep it private.
Step 3: Clean Up Third-Party Access
It’s time to review and disconnect third-party apps that you have granted access to your NEAR Wallet:
- Go through the suggested keys to remove.
- Use your updated recovery phrase to confirm the removal.
This step may require you to log back into some apps, so be prepared.
Step 4: Transfer to Sender Wallet
At this point, use the Wallet Selector to choose Sender Wallet as your new sanctuary for digital assets:
- Select Sender Wallet from the list.
- Choose the accounts you wish to migrate.
- Generate a temporary password for secure account transfer.
Enter this password in Sender Wallet and follow the setup instructions there. When the process is complete, verify that you can access all your accounts.
Step 5: Finalize the Transition
Finally, to seal the migration process:
- Head back to wallet.near.org.
- Confirm your account access in Sender Wallet.
- Log out from NEAR Wallet.
Congratulations, you’re all set! Begin exploring Sender Wallet and experience top-notch asset management backed by cutting-edge security protocols.
Method 2: Using Private Key
Step 1: Acquiring Private Key
Proceed to the ‘Account’ section within your NEAR Wallet. Subsequently, select the option for ‘Export Local Private Key.’ Input your NEAR Wallet’s account address to extract your private key securely.
Step 2: Using Your Private Key in Sender
Navigate to the Sender Wallet interface and select the ‘Import Account’ option. Upon doing so, opt for ‘Private Key’ as the import method. Input the private key that you have previously obtained from your NEAR Wallet.
Step 3: Finalize the Transition
Finally, to seal the migration process:
- Head back to wallet.near.org.
- Confirm your account access in Sender Wallet.
- Log out from NEAR Wallet.
Congratulations, you’re all set! Begin exploring Sender Wallet and experience top-notch asset management backed by cutting-edge security protocols.
Method 3: Using Recovery Phrase
Step 1: Update Your Recovery Phrase
Before migrating to Sender Wallet, make sure to generate a new 12-word recovery phrase. Write it down in a secure location and confirm that it recovers the appropriate account.
Safety Note: Your recovery phrase holds the key to your account — store it securely and keep it private.
Step 2: Using Your Recovery Phrase
Navigate to the Sender Wallet interface and select the ‘Import Account’ option. Upon doing so, opt for ‘Secret Recovery Phrase’ as the import method. Input the 12 or 24 words recovery phrase that you have previously obtained from your NEAR Wallet.
Step 3: Finalize the Transition
Finally, to seal the migration process:
- Head back to wallet.near.org.
- Confirm your account access in Sender Wallet.
- Log out from NEAR Wallet.
Congratulations, you’re all set! Begin exploring Sender Wallet and experience top-notch asset management backed by cutting-edge security protocols.
Method 4: Using Hardware Wallet
This option is only available for those of you who are using Ledger to access your NEAR Wallet.
Step 1: Prepare Your Ledger and Sender
First, connect your Ledger device and download Sender Wallet on your devices.
Step 2: Migrate with Sender
Proceed to the ‘Account’ section within your NEAR Wallet. Subsequently, select the option for ‘Hardware Wallet’. Confirm and authorize your Ledger to connect.
Step 3: Select the Address to Migrate
Upon authentication, you are free to migrate any of your NEAR wallet into Sender now.
Step 4: Finalize the Transition
Finally, to seal the migration process:
- Head back to wallet.near.org.
- Confirm your account access in Sender Wallet.
- Log out from NEAR Wallet.
Congratulations, you’re all set! Begin exploring Sender Wallet and experience top-notch asset management backed by cutting-edge security protocols.
Why Choose Sender Wallet?
By following this guide, you’re not just ensuring a seamless transition of your NEAR assets to Sender Wallet; you’re also gaining access to a platform that places utmost emphasis on security and user convenience. As a multi-chain wallet, we offer exclusive features and are backed by industry behemoths like Binance Labs and Pantera.
About Sender Wallet
Sender Wallet is a multi-chain digital asset management platform providing a one-stop solution for secure and convenient asset management. With over 1 million downloads, we are committed to evolving alongside the dynamic landscape of Web3 and digital currencies. Backed by industry leaders such as Binance Labs and Pantera, Sender Wallet remains at the forefront of secure and user-friendly asset management solutions.
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