Forgot Your Yoroi Spending Password? Here's How To Recover Your Wallet

In the smart contract blockchain space, Cardano stands out as one of the largest "Ethereum killers," and Yoroi is arguably the most popular lightweight client on Cardano. Why? Well, Yoroi's connection to Cardano's co-founder EMURGO (not to mention it's accessibility on desktop and mobile devices) makes it an obvious choice for anyone interested in storing, staking, or using ADA coins.

But even with all of Yoroi's security mechanisms, there are potential issues with wallet recovery. For example, what happens if users forget their Yoroi spending password? Are these ADA coins lost forever?

Although it's understandable why ADA holders would be anxious about a lost Yoroi password, don't give up hope. There are steps you can take — and crypto wallet recovery services you can contact — that may help with Yoroi spending password recovery.

The company EMURGO (which doubles as Cardano's venture arm) released Yoroi in 2018 as a fast, simple, and secure wallet solution. Unlike the popular full-node Daedalus wallet, Yoroi is lightweight and operates as a browser extension and mobile app, making it far more accessible for everyday users. It’s also possible to link a Yoroi wallet with compatible hardware wallets, like Ledger and Trezor for example, for extra security. And here's a fun fact to impress your crypto friends: The word "Yoroi" refers to traditional Japanese armor. Makes sense now, right?

While Yoroi's name highlights its role in "defending" ADA, it's far more than a secure storage solution. People who download Yoroi also have the option to stake ADA to earn passive income by delegating it to validators. Furthermore, Yoroi connects to many emerging Cardano dApps for those interested in exploring activities like DeFi or NFTs.

Yoroi has two critical credentials to ensure user security while offering self-custody. First, there's the seed phrase, which has 15 - 24 words and serves as the "master key" to restore your wallet on another device. In addition to the seed phrase, there's a "spending password," which users set up when creating their Yoroi wallet. You need to use the Yoroi spending password whenever you authorize transactions, such as sending ADA to another address or delegating ADA to a staking pool.

Because Yoroi is non-custodial, no one — not even the Yoroi team — has access to your credentials. This means if you lose your seed phrase or password, the recovery process will depend on what information you have available.

If you still have your seed phrase, resetting your Yoroi password is relatively straightforward.

1. Open Yoroi on your browser extension or mobile app.
2. Click on "Settings" and then "Wallet."
3. Under "Remove wallet," choose "Remove (Your Wallet Name)."
4. Select the down arrow and go to "Add New Wallet."
5. Choose "Restore Wallet" and "Cardano."
6. Type in your 15 - 24-word seed phrase in the correct order.
7. Select the Standard "Shelly Era" wallet option.
8. Input a new wallet name and type a spending password in the appropriate field.
9. Write down your spending password and put this info in a secure place.

Unfortunately, if you've lost your entire seed phrase and spending password, you cannot recover your Yoroi wallet. Since Yoroi is non-custodial, your wallet details aren't stored on a central server, so there's no one to contact to get a backup list of the words in your seed phrase. However, there are a few situations where recovery might still be possible:

• The Yoroi wallet is still accessible: If you still have the wallet installed in your browser extension or mobile app, you may be able to export wallet data or use cached files.
• You have a partial mnemonic phrase: If you saved most but not all of your seed words, professional recovery services like ReWallet may be able to reconstruct the missing ones.
• Encrypted Yoroi wallet files: Sometimes, users exported wallet files or saved keys. These files might be useful for recovery attempts if they're available.

Just be extremely wary of DIY Yoroi recovery attempts. Many websites or tools claim to offer advice or help with Yoroi spending password recovery, but these could be misinformed at best and malicious at worst. Never enter your seed phrase into online tools or share it with untrusted parties, and only contact transparent and respected wallet recovery services like ReWallet for professional guidance.

If you are stuck with a lost Yoroi spending password or incomplete recovery phrase, ReWallet can help in certain circumstances. As long as you still have access to your Yoroi wallet file and at least partial information on the seed phrase, we might be able to try a few recovery strategies like:

• Password recovery attempts: ReWallet can try to recover your forgotten Yoroi wallet password using advanced technology and secure brute-force techniques.
• Reconstructing partial seed phrases: If you have at least some of the words in your Yoroi recovery phrase, we can use our tools to help you fill in the blanks.
• Use exported wallet files or browser cache: For users who still have their Yoroi installed or have wallet backup files, ReWallet may be able to rebuild access.

Just keep in mind that there are limits to Yoroi wallet recovery. If you don't have a recovery phrase, wallet files, or any access to your Yoroi installation, recovery is technically impossible, and ReWallet won't be able to successfully regain access to locked ADA.

Unsure whether to call crypto wallet recovery experts for your Yoroi wallet situation? While we recommend reaching out to ReWallet for guidance if you're experiencing any difficulties with ADA recovery, there are a few situations that we see more often:

• You can't remember your Yoroi spending password despite multiple hints.
• Your seed phrase is incomplete or has potential errors like misspellings or a wrong order.
• You only have wallet files, partial mnemonics, or browser-based access.
• You attempted recovery with your Yoroi seed phrase, but you still can't restore your wallet and reclaim your ADA.

In the above examples, professional recovery services like ReWallet can use secure recovery methods to restore access to your Yoroi wallet. Working with a trusted wallet recovery service ensures maximum safety and transparency, especially compared with trying random online tools that claim to help with Yoroi recovery.