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# Restore existing wallet

How to restore an existing wallet in Cake Wallet from a recovery phrase or keys, a backup file, a hardware wallet, a QR code, or the Cupcake app.

## Enter the wallets menu

Open the wallets menu from the bottom navigation bar, then tap `Restore Wallet` near the bottom of the screen.

![The Wallets screen with the Restore Wallet button](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/restore_00_wallets-list_hl.png)

## Choose a restore option

Pick how you'd like to restore, then follow the matching guide:

* [**Recovery phrase or keys**](/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/recovery-phrase-or-keys.md) — restore from a recovery phrase or the private keys you saved.
* [**Cupcake**](https://docs.cakewallet.com/cupcake) — link with our companion air-gapped app installed on a second phone.
* [**Hardware wallet**](/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/hardware-wallet.md) — connect a hardware wallet device from a variety of manufacturers.
* **QR code** — restore an air-gapped cold wallet or recover a paper wallet.
* [**Backup file**](/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/backup-file.md) — restore from a Cake Wallet backup file (available on new installs).

![Choosing a restore option](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.4.5/restore_01_method.png)


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