imToken Supports EOS Genesis Private Key Recovery Feature

After a long wait, the EOS genesis private key recovery feature is finally available. This tutorial guides you through recovering your EOS genesis private key in imToken.

Who Is Eligible for This Reset Solution?

Users who:

• Did not save their private key during EOS mapping.
• Copied the private key incorrectly.
• Lost their private key.

Requirements for Using the Reset Tool

1. Your ETH address must hold EOS ERC-20 tokens.
2. You must have completed EOS mapping.
3. You cannot retrieve the correct EOS private key (either unsaved after mapping or saved incorrectly).
4. The mapped EOS account has never been used.
5. You possess the private key for the ETH address and can sign transactions.

Reset Process Overview

1. Input ETH Address and EOS Public Key:

   • Enter your ETH wallet address and a known EOS public key in the tool.
   • Submit the signature.

2. 30-Day Waiting Period:

   • A security measure to protect your account.

3. Recovery:

   • After 30 days, import the private key corresponding to your EOS public key into your wallet to restore your account.

Step-by-Step Private Key Reset Guide

1. Import Your ETH Wallet:

   • In imToken, import the ETH wallet address used for EOS mapping.

2. Access DApp Browser:

   • Switch to the imported ETH wallet.
   • Click "Browse" to enter the DApp browser.

3. Navigate to the Tool:

   • Enter https://eosauthority.com/lostkey in the search bar and proceed.

4. Submit ETH Address:

   • Input your ETH wallet address in the designated field.
   • Click "Submit."

5. Provide EOS Public Key:

   • Enter a known EOS public key.
     Options:

     • Directly input a public key (e.g., from an existing EOS account in imToken).
     • Generate a new key pair using the tool (ensure you securely store the new private key).

6. Authorize Signature:

   • Click "Submit signed message" to trigger the signature request.
   • Approve and enter your wallet password to send the transaction.

7. Confirmation:

   • A success message appears upon transaction completion.

Tracking the Countdown

• Refresh the page to view the countdown.
• Optionally, provide an email address to receive a reminder when the waiting period ends.

Post-Recovery Steps

After the 30-day wait, import the private key corresponding to your submitted EOS public key into imToken to regain access to your account.

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FAQs

1. What if my account doesn’t meet the recovery criteria?

Verify your eligibility by confirming:

• Your ETH address holds EOS tokens.
• You completed EOS mapping.
• The mapped EOS account remains unused.

2. How do I input the private key correctly?

Ensure no extra spaces are included. EOS private keys are case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as generated.

3. Can I shorten the 30-day waiting period?

No, this period is mandatory for security reasons.

4. What happens if I lose the new private key generated by the tool?

You will need to restart the recovery process. Always back up private keys securely.

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