# There is no option for entering seed phrase manually? **URL:** \ **Category:** Frequently Asked Questions\ **Created:** [January 12, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/there-is-no-option-for-entering-seed-phrase-manually/7333 "2026-01-12T19:16:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
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Local in-browser account storage is disabled by default on the Polkadot-JS UI. This is for security reasons. You should be using polkadotjs extension instead: FF - [polkadot{.js} extension – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/polkadot-js-extension/) Chrome - [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/polkadot{js}-extension/mopnmbcafieddcagagdcbnhejhlodfdd](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/polkadot%7Bjs%7D-extension/mopnmbcafieddcagagdcbnhejhlodfdd) If you insist on using local storage only, then it is possible to do so. To import an account using the Polkadot-JS UI, navigate to settings \> account options and click on allow local in-browser account storage in the drop-down menu. Using the Polkadot-JS user interface without a browser extension is **not recommended**. It is the least secure way of managing your account. It should only be used if all other methods are not feasible: > **[Polkadot-JS Account Guides - Polkadot Wiki](https://wiki.polkadot.com/learn/learn-guides-accounts/#polkadot-js-ui)** > > Comprehensive guides for managing accounts, backups, and security using Polkadot-JS tools. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.xx.network/t/there-is-no-option-for-entering-seed-phrase-manually/7333)._