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Migrate RUNE From THORWallet to Gem Wallet

How to Migrate your Thorchain (RUNE) from THORWallet to Gem Wallet​

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This guide shows a live THORWallet for educational purposes. We will migrate a RUNE address that is on THORWallet to Gem Wallet.

RUNE on THORWallet RUNE Address on THORWallet

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Choose the OS of the device you are using.

Step 1 - Get THORWallet Recovery Phrase​

In order to migrate your THORWallet to Gem Wallet, you need to get your Recovery Phrase.

Get Recovery Phrase on THORWallet Secret Recovery Phrase on THORWallet

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Always make sure that your Recovery Phrase is secure, do not share it with anyone.

Step 2 - Launch Gem Wallet​

Launch Gem Wallet app and tap on Import an Existing Wallet. Choose the specific blockchain you are trying to restore.

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For this example, we will restore an Thorchain Wallet which is what THORWallet currently supports.

Initial Gem Wallet Screen Import a Wallet Screen

Step 3 - Type/Paste Recovery Phrase​

Manually type in or paste your THORWallet Recovery Phrase. Afterwards, tap on Import.

Enter the Recovery Phrase Successfully Migrated THORWallet to Gem Wallet

Congratulations, you have successfully migrated a THORWallet to Gem Wallet.

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Gem Wallet uses the same wallet encryption of THORWallet. This allows anyone to safely restore the Recovery Phrase of THORWallet to Gem Wallet. The migrated wallet will have the same RUNE address from THORWallet.