# Export Derivation Paths to Polkadot Vault

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To carry out this process, you need to have imported your derivation paths into Nova Spektr previously.
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1. Open the Nova Spektr application.
2. If needed, pair your Polkadot Vault with Nova Spektr [Pair with Polkadot Vault](/wallet-management/polkadot-vault-wallet/pair-with-polkadot-vault.md)
3. If needed, import your derivation paths by doing one of the following:
   1. **If you have your Derivation Path text file:**
      1. Select the wallets dropdown located at the top left of the screen.
      2. Navigate your cursor over your desired Polkadot Vault wallet then click the information icon at the right.
      3. You will now see the details of your Polkadot Vault Wallet.
      4. Select the 3 horizontal dots at the top right of the screen, then choose Import Keys.
      5. Select the file on your computer.
      6. Once you have selected the file, select continue.
      7. Using your Polkadot Vault device, scan the QR code that has appeared on your Nova Spektr device.
      8. A QR code will now appear on your Polkadot Vault device, point the camera of your Nova Spektr device so that it captures the image of the QR code which is displayed.
      9. Your derivation paths are now imported to Nova Spektr.
   2. **If you do not have your Derivation Path text file:**
      1. **you have your Derivation Path text file:**
      2. Select the wallets dropdown located at the top left of the screen.
      3. Navigate your cursor over your desired Polkadot Vault wallet then click the information icon at the right.
      4. You will now see the details of your Polkadot Vault Wallet.
      5. Select the 3 horizontal dots at the top right of the screen, then choose Edit Keys.
      6. Add each custom derivation path, and make sure you select "Add new key" each time.
      7. Select save.
      8. Using your Polkadot Vault device, scan the QR code that has appeared on your Nova Spektr device.
      9. A QR code will now appear on your Polkadot Vault device, point the camera of your Nova Spektr device so that it captures the image of the QR code which is displayed.
      10. Your derivation paths are now imported to Nova Spektr.
4. You now need to import these derivation paths from Nova Spektr to your Polkadot Vault. Select the wallets dropdown at the top left of the screen.
5. Select the 3 horizontal dots at the top right of the screen, then select export keys.
6. Scan the QR code with your Polkadot Vault device.
7. Review the information on your Polkadot Vault device and select Import Keys.
8. Your derivation paths should now have been imported into Nova Spektr


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