Import or create a wallet in MetaMask

If you already trade on Hyperliquid or have an EVM wallet you want to reuse, import the recovery phrase. From MetaMask's first-run screen pick "Import an existing wallet" → enter your 12 or 24 words → set a new password (this protects the local extension, not the wallet itself).

Double-check the address that appears after import matches what you expected. The recovery phrase derives the address deterministically — if it doesn't match, you typed a word wrong.

If you're new to EVM, pick "Create a new wallet". MetaMask shows you the recovery phrase exactly once: write the 12 words on paper, in order, before continuing. Never store the phrase in a screenshot, cloud note or password manager.

Verify by re-entering the phrase when MetaMask asks. Done — your account address (0x...) is now ready to use on Hyperliquid.

The same 12/24 words derive your Ethereum, Arbitrum, Hyperliquid and any other EVM-chain account. One recovery phrase, many networks. The address is the same across chains.

Botely's wizard will read your address from MetaMask and store only the agent-wallet private key (encrypted) — never your seed. See the agent-wallet security model guide for the full picture.