# Restore from File If you have a JSON file containing your account information exported from a Polkadot-supported wallet, you can import these accounts into the extension. 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 **Restore from File** button, as shown below.

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).

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

When you click **Restore from File**, you’ll see a page where you can either drag and drop your JSON file or click the **Browse** button to select the file.

Once you select the JSON file, all accounts stored in it will be displayed. Check the accounts you want to import, enter the file password, and then click the **Restore** button to add them to your extension.

**Important Note:** The way passwords work during account import depends on your situation: 1. **If this is your first time using the extension:** * **If you import a batch file (multiple accounts):**\ You will be redirected to **set a master password** right away. * **If you import a single account (not a batch file):**\ The password you enter for that account will automatically become your **master password**. 2. **If you already have accounts in the extension:** * When importing new accounts, **if the passwords of the new accounts are different from your current master password**, you will be redirected to **migrate those new accounts to your existing master password**. This system ensures all accounts are protected under one secure master password. If you experience any issues with passwords, please refer to the [**Master Password** ](/polkagate/polkagate-extension-user-guide/master-password.md)documentation page. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.polkagate.xyz/polkagate/polkagate-extension-user-guide/import-account/restore-from-file.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.