Import keys into a crypto wallet
After you download a private key or seed phrase from DV.net, you need a third-party wallet to access the funds. This article covers two recommended options.
Which wallet to use
| MetaMask | OKX Wallet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum and EVM | ✅ | ✅ |
| Base, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | ❌ | ✅ |
For EVM-only work, either wallet is fine. For BTC or BCH, use OKX Wallet.
MetaMask
Install
- Browser: metamask.io → Download → pick your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave)
- Mobile: App Store or Google Play, search “MetaMask”
Install only from the official site — fake extensions exist.
Import private key
- Open MetaMask
- Click the account icon (top right)
- Choose Import account
- Paste the private key (string starting with
0x) - Click Import
Importing via private key only unlocks that one address.
Import seed phrase
⚠️ Importing a seed phrase replaces the current MetaMask wallet. If MetaMask already holds another wallet, back up that wallet’s seed phrase first.
- On the welcome screen choose Import an existing wallet
- Enter the 12 or 24 words in the correct order
- Set a password and finish setup
MetaMask shows the first address by default. For the next indices click Add account each time.
Add a network
MetaMask defaults to Ethereum. For other networks go to chainlist.org, find the network, and click Add to MetaMask.
Manual parameters:
| Network | Chain ID | RPC URL |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 8453 | https://mainnet.base.org |
| BNB Chain | 56 | https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org |
| Polygon | 137 | https://polygon-rpc.com |
| Arbitrum One | 42161 | https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc |
Remove the account when done
- Open the account menu
- Click ⋮ next to the account
- Choose Remove account
OKX Wallet
Install
- Browser: okx.com/web3 → Download Extension
- Mobile: App Store or Google Play, search “OKX Wallet”
Import private key
- Open OKX Wallet
- Tap + next to the wallet selector → Import wallet → Private key
- Pick EVM, Bitcoin, or Bitcoin Cash
- Paste the private key
- Set a password and finish import
Then switch to the network you need in the top menu.
Import seed phrase
- Choose Import wallet → Seed phrase
- Enter the 12 or 24 words in order
- If prompted, set the derivation path (see table below)
- Set a password and finish import
DV.net derivation paths:
| Network | Derivation path |
|---|---|
| Ethereum and all EVM | m/44'/60'/0'/0/N |
| Bitcoin Legacy | m/44'/0'/0'/0/N |
| Bitcoin SegWit | m/84'/0'/0'/0/N |
| Bitcoin Cash | m/44'/145'/0'/0/N |
N is the address index (0, 1, 2, …).
Find the address by index
After importing the seed phrase, use Add account repeatedly — OKX adds addresses with increasing indices. Compare each address to the one from your transaction.
Delete the wallet when done
- Open wallet management
- Tap ⋮ on the wallet
- Choose Delete wallet and confirm
Removing an account or wallet from the app does not remove on-chain funds — it only removes access from that app.