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# How To Import A Key

## Goal

Import an key pair.

## Before you begin

* Install the currently supported version of `cleos`.
* Understand the following:
  * What is a [public](https://docs.cyberway.io/users/glossary#public-key) and [private](https://docs.cyberway.io/users/glossary#private-key) key pair.

## Steps

Execute the command below:

```bash
$ cleos wallet import
```

Type your private key. You should see something like this:

```
private key: imported private key for: GLS5...4NdoPs7G
```