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Create a Status profile using a recovery phrase
jorge-campo
jorge-campo
on Jun 30, 2026

You can use your existing Ethereum address to create a new Status profile. For instance, if you already have a non-custodial Ethereum wallet such as MetaMask or Trust Wallet, you already have an Ethereum address and a recovery phrase.

tip
If you want to use your Status profile on multiple devices, sync your device for the best experience.

  • Your wallet funds are safe and recoverable as long as you know your recovery phrase and keep it safe.
  • When you create a profile using an existing Ethereum address that already has funds, you can operate with your funds using Status Wallet.
  • If you already have a Status profile created with the same recovery phrase, and you have used it within the past 30 days, you can choose to recover it or continue with the new profile.
  • If you haven't used Status in the past 30 days, your profile is unrecoverable on new devices. You have to sign in from the device you used the profile to recover it. Your funds are safe if you know the recovery phrase.

  1. 1
    Open the Status app and check the box to accept the Status
    Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
     and tap
    Create profile
    .
  2. 2
    Tap
    Share usage data
     or
    Not now
    . If you use mobile data, you may see a pop-up window to set up the data syncing connection for your profile. Choose
    Mobile and Wi-Fi
     or
    Wi-Fi only
    .
  3. 3
    On the following screen, select
    Use recovery phrase
    .
  4. 4
    Enter the 12, 18 or 24 words in your recovery phrase, separated by a space, and tap
    Continue
    .
  5. 5
    Status suggests matching words as you type. To speed up the recovery phrase entry, tap the right suggestion.
  6. 6
    Tap
    Continue
    .
  7. 7
    Customize your Status profile with your preferred name, profile picture, and colour, and press
    Continue
    .

  1. 1
    Enter and repeat your password. Check the box to confirm
    I understand my password can't be recovered
     and tap
    Confirm password
    .
  2. 2
    Configure your device's biometrics (fingerprint, face or other) to fill in your password. If you want to enable biometrics later, tap
    Maybe later
    .
  3. 3
    Tap
    Enable notifications
     to set up Status app notifications. If you want to enable notifications later, tap
    Maybe later
     and then tap
    Start using Status
    .

If Status finds an existing profile in the Waku network, you can use your existing profile or the one you have just created. When you choose your existing profile, sync this profile with your other device if you have one.

caution
Status doesn't know your password and can't reset it for you. If you forget your password and don't have your recovery phrase, you lose access to your Status profile and Wallet accounts.
Remember your Status password, keep it in a safe place and don't share it with anyone.

Here you only fill out basic information. You can customize your Status profile further at any time in the Status settings.

  1. 1
    On the
    Create profile
     screen, set your profile name. Don't use special characters or emojis.
  2. 2
    Tap the
    Camera
     in your avatar and set a profile picture. To add your profile picture, you must authorize the Status app to access your camera or photo gallery.
  3. 3
    Choose a profile colour.
  4. 4
    Tap
    Continue
     to complete your profile customization.
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Jonathan Rainvilleon Jun 30, 2026
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