Importing Wallets
How to import an existing Solana wallet into DEADCELL.
When to Import
Import a wallet when you:
Have an existing wallet with tokens
Want to use a specific wallet for trading
Moving from another platform
Restoring from a backup
Telegram Bot Import
Steps
Send
/walletor click "Wallets"Click "📥 Import Key"
Paste your private key
Wallet is imported
Private Key Format
Your private key should be in base58 format:
Security Note
The bot automatically deletes your message containing the private key for security. You won't see the key in chat history.
After Import
Finding Your Private Key
Phantom Wallet
Open Phantom
Click the menu (hamburger icon)
Go to Settings
Click Security & Privacy
Click Export Private Key
Enter your password
Copy the key
Solflare Wallet
Open Solflare
Click your wallet name
Click Export Private Key
Enter your password
Copy the key
Backpack Wallet
Open Backpack
Go to Settings
Select your wallet
Click Show Private Key
Enter password
Copy the key
Other Wallets
Look for:
"Export Private Key"
"Show Secret Key"
"Backup Wallet"
In the wallet's settings or security section.
What Gets Imported
When you import a wallet:
✅ SOL balance
❌ Transaction history
✅ Token holdings
❌ Wallet name/label
✅ Private key access
❌ NFTs (not displayed)
Important Warnings
Private Key Security
Never share your private key with anyone
DEADCELL staff will never ask for your key
Only import in direct messages with the bot
Don't import in group chats
Multiple Access
When you import a wallet:
The original wallet app still works
Both have full access
Transactions from either affect the balance
Limits
Maximum 3 wallets in Telegram bot
Importing counts toward this limit
Delete a wallet first if at limit
Troubleshooting
"Invalid Private Key"
Check for extra spaces before/after
Ensure it's base58 format (not array format)
Key should be 44-88 characters
"Wallet Already Exists"
This address is already imported
Check your existing wallets
Each wallet can only be imported once
Balance Not Showing
Wait a few seconds for sync
Use
/walletto refreshNetwork might be slow
Removing an Imported Wallet
If you want to remove an imported wallet:
Send
/walletClick "🗑️ Delete"
Select the wallet to delete
Confirm deletion
Note: This only removes it from DEADCELL. Your tokens remain accessible via the original wallet or private key.
Best Practices
Test first - Import, then try a small trade
Verify address - Make sure it matches your original
Keep key safe - Store a backup securely
Consider creating new - Fresh wallets for trading can be safer
Next Steps
Export your private key (for backup)
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