diff --git a/docs/wallets/decrediton/decrediton-setup.md b/docs/wallets/decrediton/decrediton-setup.md index ee5f1e84a..7cd0a3d3a 100644 --- a/docs/wallets/decrediton/decrediton-setup.md +++ b/docs/wallets/decrediton/decrediton-setup.md @@ -130,3 +130,15 @@ Press **Create Wallet** and your wallet setup is complete. You will be taken bac 1. Select **Create Wallet**. Wait for the blockchain to be downloaded. 1. The blockchain will now be scanned for any transactions belonging to this wallet. + +## Restore Existing Wallet from file + +Decred wallet file locations are: + +Windows: C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Local\Decrediton\wallets\mainnet + +Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/decrediton/wallets/mainnet/ + +In order to restore a wallet from file, you can copy and paste the wallet folder to the new computer. + +If you are restoring a wallet, which was created on a different operating system, it is recommended to create a new wallet, to populate the config files, and then paste the original wallet.db file in the wallet's mainnet folder. Ensure that the dcrwallet.conf settings are correct.