You opened your Yoroi wallet, hoping to finally withdraw your Cardano. The app loaded like it always does. You were ready to transfer your funds, just like before. Then the screen showed a message: “Enter your spending password.” You typed what you thought it was. Wrong. Tried again. Still wrong. Your heart dropped.
The ADA on the screen looked so tempting, just sitting there, but completely out of reach. And that’s when you realized, you forgot your Yoroi spending password after not using it for months.
If you recognize yourself in this story, don’t worry. There is a way to access your ADA, with or without remembering the correct spending password. You can reset it or recover the Yoroi spedning password. And if you’re stuck or unsure, crypto recovery services can do it for you.
The important part is, your ADA isn’t lost. You just need the right next step.
What Is a Spending Password in the Yoroi Wallet?
The Yoroi spending password is a security feature that protects your funds from unauthorized access. You set it up when you create your wallet. Without this password, you can’t send or transfer ADA, nor delegate it to a stake pool. Think of it like the PIN you use at an ATM. You can still check your balance without it, but you won’t be able to move any funds.
Important: The spending password is created and stored only on your device. Yoroi does not keep it on their servers, so if you forget it, they won’t be able to recover it for you.
Usually, the spending password is a mix of letters and numbers, like a regular password. Even if you have your seed phrase, you cannot send funds directly from the Yoroi wallet app without the spending password.
But if you do forget the spending password on Yoroi, you can always restore your wallet on a new device with the help of your seed phrase and then set up a new password.
How to Reset Your Spending Password on Yoroi Wallet
There’s nothing easier than restoring your Yoroi spending password. First, make sure you have your 15-word recovery (seed) phrase. It is the same phrase you received when you created your wallet. One important detail: you’ll need to delete the existing Yoroi wallet from your device. Don’t worry, your Cardano ADA is safe. The spending password is tied more to the app on your device, not the wallet itself.
Here’s how to reset your spending password on Yoroi Wallet:
- Remove your existing wallet from Yoroi
- Click “Add Wallet”
- Choose “Restore Wallet”.
- Enter your 15-word recovery phrase.
- During the setup, create a new spending password.
That’s it. You’ve just reset your password by restoring the wallet.
Tip: Use a password manager or a secure note-taking app to safely store your new spending password. This way, you’ll always have it handy.
You Forgot Both Your Recovery Phrase & Spending Password?
Unfortunately, Yoroi can not reset, change or recover your password without the recovery phrase. That’s because your wallet is non-custodial and only you have the access to the keys. You can still see your balance, but you can’t manage ADA anymore.
We advise you to take a closer look at your forgotten spending password and try to recall all the possible combinations you’ve ever used. It could be something as simple as a birthday, a family member’s name, or a pet’s name.
Also, consider common typos you might’ve made when entering the password. Check your keyboard language settings, caps lock, and any symbols you typically use. This is part of creating a password “hint list” — a helpful process where users often remember the correct password just through focused mental effort.
Sometimes, the right password comes back during these small bursts of brain activity. Be patient and give yourself the space to remember.
If you ever exported the wallet files, saved your mnemonic words somewhere, or used Yoroi on another browser/device, there might still be a chance.
But if all fails…
Recover Yoroi Spending Password with Crypto Recovery Services
You should consider contacting a trusted crypto recovery service if:
- You forgot your Yoroi spending password and seed phrase
- You accidentally deleted your wallet files
- You have access to old drives or backup files, but need help analyzing them
Crypto recovery companies like Crypto Recovers focus on helping you restore access to your Yoroi wallet by recovering both the seed phrase and the spending password. We use customised tools to recover the spending password in case the seed phrase is completely lost. We will ask you to create a password hint list for better chances of recovery. Since Yoroi uses standard BIP39 words, it’s often possible to recover an incomplete or slightly incorrect phrase using advanced tools and techniques like dictionary attacks or brute-forcing.
Here is more information on how much time typically the recovery take.
If you’ve lost part of your seed phrase or spending password, don’t panic — there’s still hope. You can schedule a call or even visit the office to have your case examined by experienced recovery specialists.
Don’t hesitate to reclaim what belongs to you.
