---
title: How to create a view-only wallet
nav_title: Create a view-only wallet
category: howto
---

A view-only wallet is a special type of wallet that can only see incoming transactions. If your wallet has outgoing transactions, the balance displayed will not be correct. To get a correct balance in a view-only wallet, you have to import the accompanying key images of each output of the wallet.

To learn more about view-only wallets, its limitations and usecases, see [this](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/user-guides/view_only.html).

### From an existing wallet

Go to **Wallet → View-Only**. Click **Create view-only wallet**. Enter a name for your wallet, and click **Save**. Optionally, enter a password for your view-only wallet.

### From keys

In the wizard select **Restore wallet from keys**. Enter the wallet's primary address and secret view key, click **Next**.

On the next page, enter the restore height or wallet creation date. Follow through the rest of the wizard like normal.

