Manage Profiles and Accounts

IOTA Wallet allows you to use multiple profiles and accounts, offering flexibility in managing various assets or purposes for transactions.

Profiles vs. Accounts

A profile is a collection of accounts.

Add Another Account Address

You can create and use multiple accounts within the IOTA Wallet in two ways.

Add a Profile

1. Go to Accounts by clicking on the address at the top of the Home section.

   

2. Click Add Profile.

   

3. Choose to either create a new account or import an existing account.

   

Add Another Mnemonic Account

1. Navigate to Accounts at the top of the Home tab and select Manage.

   

2. Click the + icon next to the account type you want to add.

   

3. Your new account will appear. To use it, select it from the drop-down list on the Coins tab, or choose the address when connecting your wallet to a site or app.

   

Import a Profile

To import an existing profile into your IOTA Wallet:

1. Navigate to Accounts at the top of the Home tab.

   

2. Click Add Profile.

   

3. From the Import section, select Mnemonic, Private Key, or Seed.

   

4. Enter or paste the private key, mnemonic, or seed for the account you want to import, then click Add Profile.

   

5. Enter your wallet password and click Verify.

   

Export a Private Key for an Account

Exporting a private key allows you to use the account with other wallet providers. Handle private keys with extreme caution to prevent unauthorized access to your assets.

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When viewing the private key, ensure no one can see your screen. Click the crossed-out eye icon in the bottom-right corner to reveal the key.

1. Go to Accounts at the top of the Home tab.

   

2. Select the account you want to export, click on the ... icon, and choose Export Private Key from the dropdown.

   

3. Enter your wallet password and click Verify.

   

4. Click Copy to copy the private key to your clipboard.

   

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