# Import from Raw Seed To import an account from **Raw Seed** (a 66-character string that starts with `0x`) into the PolkaGate, you’ll first see this option on the onboarding page after installing the extension. Simply click **Already have accounts**, then select **Import from Raw Seed**, as shown below.

Already have accounts (full-screen)

Already have accounts (extension)

If you already have accounts in the extension and want to import additional accounts using raw seed, simply open the **Account Menu** in the top corner and select **Import Account** (this will redirect you to the **Already have accounts** page).

Home page (full-screen)

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

Account Settings (full-screen)

When you click **Import from Raw Seed**, you’ll be taken to a page where you can enter (or paste) your raw seed into the text box.

Import from Raw Seed (full-screen)

Import from Raw Seed (full-screen)

After entering a valid raw seed, click **Continue** to proceed to the next step, where you’ll choose a name for your account. Once you enter the password click on the **Import** button, the account will be added to the extension.

Import from Raw Seed (full-screen)

**Note:** If you have already set a master password, you must enter that same password here. If this is your first time using the extension and no master password has been created yet, the password you set on this page will become your master password. If you experience any issues with passwords, please refer to the [**Master Password**](https://docs.polkagate.xyz/polkagate/polkagate-extension-user-guide/master-password) documentation page.