> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cakewallet.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/recovery-phrase-or-keys.md).

# Recovery phrase or keys

{% hint style="danger" %}
NEVER share your recovery phrase or keys with anyone! If you do, they can steal your funds. Always save them in a safe place!
{% endhint %}

## Choose your currency

After tapping `Recovery Phrase or Keys` on the **Restore Wallet** screen, choose the currency you want to restore.

![Choose the currency you want to restore](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/restore_choose-currency.png)

Many currencies can be restored from either a recovery phrase or your private keys — you'll switch between the `Recovery Phrase` and `Keys` tabs on the next screen. Some currencies support recovery-phrase restore only.

## Enter your recovery phrase or keys

Give the wallet a name, then paste or type in your recovery phrase. To restore from your keys instead, tap the `Keys` tab at the top and enter them there.

![Name your wallet and enter your recovery phrase](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.4.5/restore_02_seed-entry_hl.png)

For Monero, make sure the seed type matches your recovery phrase. Tap the seed-type selector and choose `Polyseed (16 words)`, `Legacy (25 words)`, or `BIP39 (12 words)` accordingly.

![Select the seed type that matches your recovery phrase](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.4.5/restore_03_seed-type.png)

## Set a restore point

For coins that scan the blockchain (such as Monero), set a restore point so Cake Wallet doesn't have to scan the entire chain. Enter the block height from when you first created the wallet, or tap `Restore from date` and pick a date.

If you don't know the block height, choose a date a few days *before* you created the wallet. For example, if you created your wallet in February 2020, use January 31st, 2020.

![Enter a restore height or date](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/restore_04_height_hl-1.png)

{% hint style="info" %}
The earlier the date or height, the longer the initial sync takes. Picking a point close to when you first used the wallet keeps syncing fast without missing any transactions.
{% endhint %}

## Restore and sync

Tap `Restore`, then leave your phone awake with Cake Wallet open while it synchronizes. Sync progress is shown at the top of the home screen; once it finishes, your full balance and transaction history will be visible.

![Cake Wallet synchronizing after restore](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/restore_05_syncing.png)