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# Using ZilPay on ZilSwap

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 **For the safety of our users, the log-in via private key feature has been disabled permanently.** To access your liquidity pools, please connect to ZilSwap via a ZilPay wallet. 
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## 1.1 How do I connect my ZilPay wallet to ZilSwap?

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If you do not own a ZilPay wallet, skip to section 1.2 below to learn how to set up one.
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**Step 1**: Click on the **Connect Wallet** button on the top-right corner of the ZilSwap page.

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**Step 2**: Press **Connect ZilPay**.

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**Step 3**: Hit **Connect** on the confirmation pop-up that appears to approve the connection.

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**Step 4**: Wait for your wallet to connect and you're done!

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## 1.2 How can I retrieve my existing pools via a ZilPay wallet?

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This section is for users who wish to import their **private key** (refer to section 1.2.1) or **secret phrase** (refer to section 1.2.2) to re-access their existing pools on ZilSwap. 
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### **1.2.1 via Private Key**

**Step 1:** Download the **ZilPay browser extension** [**here**](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zilpay/klnaejjgbibmhlephnhpmaofohgkpgkd).

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**Step 2**: Click **Create** and follow as instructed.

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**Step 3**: After successfully creating the wallet, you can import you private key by following the steps below.

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### 1.2.2 via Secret Phrase

**Step 1:** Download the **ZilPay browser extension** [**here**](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zilpay/klnaejjgbibmhlephnhpmaofohgkpgkd).

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**Step 2:** Click **Restore**.

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**Step 3:** Enter your **Secret Phrase** and your preferred password. Next, hit **Restore**.

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Please do not reveal your secret phrase/private key to anyone. Admins will never ask for your secret phrase/private key.
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**Step 4**: You're done! Simply connect to ZilSwap via your ZilPay wallet to start ZWAP-in!

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