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# How to Create and Import a Wallet with a Multilingual Recovery Phrase in TokenPocket

TokenPocket supports recovery phrases in multiple languages, allowing you to create a new wallet in your preferred language or import an existing one to manage your on-chain assets.

This guide walks you through creating and importing a wallet using a multilingual recovery phrase in TokenPocket.

### 1. What Is a Multilingual Recovery Phrase?

A recovery phrase (also known as a seed phrase) typically consists of 12 or 24 words and is essential for accessing and restoring a self-custodial wallet.

The BIP-39 standard includes wordlists in multiple languages, such as English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, and Czech.

Recovery phrases in different languages serve the same purpose but use different wordlists.

**Note:** Your recovery phrase language is independent of your TokenPocket app language. Changing the app language will not affect your existing recovery phrase.

### 2. How to Create a Wallet with a Multilingual Recovery Phrase

#### Step 1: Select a Network

Open the TokenPocket app, tap the wallet icon in the top-right corner, and select the blockchain network you want to use.

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#### Step 2: Create a Wallet

Tap **Create Wallet**, enter a wallet name, and tap **Next** to continue.

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#### Step 3: Select a Recovery Phrase Language

On the recovery phrase language selection screen, choose your preferred language and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

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#### Step 4: Back Up and Verify Your Recovery Phrase

Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your recovery phrase offline and store it securely.

Tap **Verify Backup** and select the words in the correct order to complete verification. Your wallet is now ready to use.

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**Security Reminder:** Never save your recovery phrase in screenshots, cloud storage, or messaging apps. Never share your recovery phrase or private key with anyone. Anyone with access to them may be able to steal your assets, and blockchain transactions are generally irreversible.

### 3. How to Import a Wallet with a Multilingual Recovery Phrase

If you already have a recovery phrase in another language, you can import it into TokenPocket to manage your wallet.

#### Step 1: Open the Import Wallet Page

Open the TokenPocket app, tap the wallet icon in the top-right corner, select the corresponding blockchain network, and tap **Import Wallet**.

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#### Step 2: Select Recovery Phrase Import

Choose **Recovery Phrase** as the import method to proceed.

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#### Step 3: Select the Recovery Phrase Language

Go to **Advanced Mode** or the corresponding settings option, select the language that matches your original recovery phrase, and enter all the words in the correct order.

If your original wallet uses a **Passphrase**, you must enter the exact same Passphrase to restore the correct wallet address.

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#### Step 4: Complete the Import

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter a wallet name and other required information, then tap **Import Wallet**.

Once imported, verify that the wallet address matches your original address before transferring assets or interacting with DApps.

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### 4. Frequently Asked Questions

**1. What if another wallet app doesn't support multilingual recovery phrases?**

If another wallet app doesn't support your recovery phrase language yet, you can export your private key from TokenPocket and import it into the other wallet, provided it supports the same private key format.

Multilingual recovery phrases address a real user need, and we believe more major wallet apps will soon support them. TokenPocket is simply ahead of the curve.

**2. Can I translate my recovery phrase into another language?**

No. Each language uses its own wordlist, so translating the words directly won't produce a valid recovery phrase.

If you'd like to use a different language, we recommend creating a new wallet, backing up its recovery phrase securely, and transferring your assets to the new address.

**3. Why is my wallet address different after importing my recovery phrase?**

This can happen for several reasons:

* The recovery phrase was entered incorrectly or the words are in the wrong order.
* Your original wallet used a passphrase, but it was missing or entered incorrectly during import.

Double-check these details to make sure they match your original wallet.

**4. Will changing the TokenPocket app language affect my wallet?**

No. Changing the app language only changes the interface. Your wallet address, private key, and recovery phrase remain the same.

**5. Can I recover my wallet if I lose my recovery phrase?**

TokenPocket is a self-custodial wallet. We don't store or have access to your recovery phrase, private key, or wallet password, so we can't recover them for you.

If you can still access your wallet, you can view and back up your recovery phrase again through the wallet's backup feature.

If you've lost access to your wallet and don't have a backup of your recovery phrase, private key, or another valid recovery method, your wallet cannot be recovered.

**Always back up your recovery phrase offline and keep it somewhere safe.**

### 5. Security Tips

* Download TokenPocket only from official sources: [https://tp.xyz](https://tp.xyz/)
* Back up your recovery phrase offline and keep it in a secure location.
* Never share your recovery phrase, private key, or Passphrase with anyone.
* Never enter your recovery phrase on untrusted websites or third-party apps.
* Always verify your wallet address after importing before making transactions.

**Keep your recovery phrase safe. Keep your assets secure.**