How to Remove an Account in the Temple Wallet

1. Open your Temple Wallet Extension and click on your account icon (PFP)

By clicking on your account icon (PFP), you will open the My Accounts menu in the Temple Wallet Extension.

2. Click on the button with a gear icon

After clicking on the gear icon, you will open the Accounts management page.

3. Click on the account

Click on the account that you want to remove.

For our example, we will use Account 2.

4. Click on the Remove Account button

By clicking on the Remove Account button, you will proceed to remove your account.

5a. Input your wallet password

You need to input your current wallet password to remove the selected account.

5b. Click on the Remove button

After you have entered your current wallet password, click on the Remove button to proceed to remove your selected account.

6. Click on your account icon (PFP)

After removing your selected account, you will be redirected to the main wallet page. Click on your account icon (PFP) to open the My Accounts menu.

7. Verify the successful removal of the Account

Here, you will be able to see that there is no Account 2 anymore. But at any time, you can reimport your removed Account.

Conclusion

Following the steps outlined above, you can easily remove an account from your Temple Wallet interface. This process helps you manage your digital assets more effectively by decluttering your account list within the wallet extension. Whether you're streamlining your view or simply hiding an unused account, the procedure involves navigating to the Accounts management section via the gear icon, selecting the specific account, and confirming the removal with your wallet password.

It's crucial to remember that removing an account in Temple Wallet does not delete the account from the blockchain. As a versatile multichain wallet supporting both Tezos and various EVM chains (like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Etherlink, etc.), Temple Wallet only removes the account's data from your local installation. Your account address, transaction history, and balances remain permanently recorded and accessible on its respective blockchain (Tezos or EVM).

This distinction is vital: the removal is purely from the wallet's display and local storage. You are not deleting your blockchain account itself, which is impossible. This also means that if you need to access the account again in the future, you can easily reimport your removed account back into Temple Wallet using its private key or seed phrase.

Successfully managing your accounts within the Temple Wallet extension ensures a clean and organized experience as you interact with the Tezos and EVM ecosystems. This simple removal process offers flexibility without compromising the permanent nature of your blockchain assets. Keep your wallet secure, manage your accounts efficiently, and leverage Temple Wallet's capabilities across multiple blockchains.