How can I restore my wallet using a private key or pass phrase?

Answer: Follow the instructions that work for you.

Desktop application (wallet.dat)

• Press the Windows button on your keyboard
• Type "%APPDATA%" and press enter
• Find the Bitcoin folder
• Copy the "wallet.dat" file and place it in another (new) folder that is easy to find
• Start the wallet programme; the restored address should now be visible in your programme

Desktop application (private key)

In this example, Bitcoin is used to import your private key

• Download Electrum, for example
• When installing the application, skip the step where you can import a wallet file
• Select "standard wallet" on the next page
• Now select "use public or private keys"
• Enter your private key
• Enter the password you want to use to secure your wallet.
• Enter your private key
• You can now see your current balance

Mobile application:

• Open the app
• Click the "Options" button, usually a symbol with “3 dots” or a “gear”
• Find the "back up keys" or "add account" option and click this
• Select "restore private keys" and select your private key
• Enter your encryption password
• Click restore
• The private key will now be imported and your wallet will be synchronized