How to Import Your Trust Wallet Account to Nova Wallet

If you’re holding your DOT in Trust Wallet but want more control, advanced staking tools, and full Polkadot ecosystem support, Nova Wallet makes it simple to migrate your account. The process takes only a few minutes – and you’ll keep the same Polkadot address you’ve been using.

This Polkadot wallet guide will show you exactly how to import your Trust Wallet to Nova Wallet step-by-step, plus what to watch out for during migration.

Why Import Trust Wallet to Nova Wallet?

Trust Wallet offers basic DOT storage, but Nova Wallet is purpose-built for the Polkadot and Kusama networks. That means you get:

• Full staking support — nominate validators, track rewards, and manage staking directly.
  
  

• Governance voting — participate in Polkadot OpenGov referenda and proposals.
  
  

• Cross-chain transfers and swaps — send, receive and swap DOT and other ecosystem tokens with ease
  
  

• Multisig accounts — set up and manage secure multi-signature wallets.
  
  

• Advanced portfolio tools — view balances, price charts, and market data in one place.

When you migrate DOT from Trust Wallet, you keep your same Polkadot address – no need to move funds manually – and instantly unlock these powerful features.

Step 1 — Find Your Trust Wallet Passphrase

Your passphrase (also called a recovery phrase or seed phrase) is a set of 12 words that gives full control over your account. You’ll need it to move your Trust Wallet account to Nova Wallet.

If you’ve already written it down and stored it securely, skip ahead to Step 2. If not, here’s how to retrieve it:

1. Open Trust Wallet on your device.
   
   

2. Tap your wallet name at the top of the screen.
   
   

3. In the list of accounts, tap the three vertical dots next to the one you want to import.
   
   

4. Select Manual.
   
   

5. Enter your passcode, review the disclaimers, and tap Continue.
   
   

6. Your passphrase will appear — write it down in the correct order and with exact spelling.

⚠️ Security tip: Keep your passphrase offline. Anyone who has it can access your DOT and other assets.

Step 2 — Import Trust Wallet to Nova Wallet

With your passphrase ready, you can now migrate your DOT from Trust Wallet into Nova Wallet:

1. Open Nova Wallet on your phone.
   
   

2. Tap Already have a wallet.
   
   

3. Choose Trust Wallet from the list of import options.
   
   

4. Enter your passphrase exactly as you wrote it down.
   
   

5. Name your wallet — this is only for local use on your device.
   
   

6. Tap Continue and your Trust Wallet account will appear in Nova Wallet.

Important Notes Before You Move Your Trust Wallet Account

Trust Wallet uses a custom derivation path for DOT accounts. This means:

• Only the first account you created in Trust Wallet will be imported.
  
  

• If you have multiple accounts, they won’t transfer automatically.
  
  

• Before migrating, make sure your DOT is in your primary Trust Wallet account so it appears in Nova Wallet.

This is a Trust Wallet limitation — Nova Wallet imports exactly what the passphrase provides.

Unlock the Full Power of Your Polkadot Account

When you move your Trust Wallet account to Nova Wallet, you’re instantly unlocking the full power of the Polkadot ecosystem. Stake your assets, vote in governance, 1-click cross-chain swaps, manage multisigs, and explore the Polkadot ecosystem without giving up your existing address.

Download Nova Wallet and start your migration today – your DOT will thank you.