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# Attach QR-Signer

Adding external QR signers, such as Polkadot Vault (Parity Signer), is a lifesaver and a crucial feature, as it allows you to sign transactions from your mobile wallet.&#x20;

You’ll first encounter this option on the onboarding page after installing the extension — simply click the **Already have accounts** button and then click the **Attach QR-Signer** button, as shown below.

<figure><img src="/files/eUw6olitbS5ACeobRPOF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Already have accounts (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/chWcYmKZ6ZiDp2RdoKui" alt="" width="233"><figcaption><p>Already have accounts (extension)</p></figcaption></figure>

If you already have accounts in the extension and want to restore additional accounts from a file, simply open the **Account Menu** in the top corner and select **Import Account** (this will redirect you to the **Already have accounts** page).

<figure><img src="/files/wY0blr6ahvlegAN6aVFq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Account Menu (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

Alternatively, you can go to **Settings**, open **Account Settings**, and then click **Import Account**.

<figure><img src="/files/HVZQ00GWDfMPg2anpCpN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Account Settings (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/FfsBlUffCFIgpzNPVrZe" alt="" width="235"><figcaption><p>Account Settings (extension)</p></figcaption></figure>

When you click **Attach QR-Signer**, you’ll see a page where you should position the QR code in front of your camera. The extension will automatically scan the code and proceed to the next page.

<figure><img src="/files/XvayXEQjky5TrZ2rjn4M" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

On this page you should choose a name for account then, click **Add account** to add the account to the extension.

<figure><img src="/files/Bb7Xw82lbBv0doCwh8Vm" alt=""><figcaption><p>Attach QR-Signer (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>


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