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Importing Existing Passwords

Bring a Password You Already Have Into Seedkeeper

Scan your Seedkeeper, tap Import a Secret → Password, give it a label, enter the password you already have, then save it back to your device.

Overview​

Already have a password you want to store on your Seedkeeper, rather than generating a new one? The Seedkeeper App lets you enter it manually and store it directly on your device - nothing is sent anywhere else.

Worth checking before you import: a password reused on another site is only as safe as the weakest service holding it - see Why Password Reuse is Dangerous.

Step-by-Step Instructions​

Step 1: Launch the app and scan your Seedkeeper​

Open the Seedkeeper App and scan your card or ring, then enter your personal PIN.
See the First Setup Guide if you haven't set up your PIN yet.

Step 2: Start importing a secret​

Tap Import a Secret, then Password.

Step 3: Label your password​

Specify a label - this is what distinguishes this secret from all the others in your list.

Step 4: Add optional details​

  • Login (optional) - an email address, username, or nickname
  • URL (optional) - the site this password is for

Step 5: Enter your password​

Type in the password you want to store.

Step 6: Save it to your device​

Tap Import, then scan your card or ring again to store the password.

Your password is now saved on your Seedkeeper.

Importing an existing password in the Seedkeeper App

FAQ​

Are the login and URL fields required?

No, both are optional. See Add optional details above.

Should I import a password or generate a new one?

Import if you already have a password you want to keep using. If you're creating an account or want a stronger password, see Creating a New Password instead.

Where is my password stored?

Directly on your Seedkeeper device within the EAL6+ certified secure element - there's no cloud involved.
See Introduction for more on how Seedkeeper works.