# ...with a Family Seed
From the main screen of Xaman, press the **Settings** button, choose **Accounts**, then press
You should see this screen:
Press the **Import an existing account** button. You will see:
You can import an XRP Ledger account in either of these two modes:
**Full access** - Choose this option if you would like to be able to interact with your XRPL account. ie. if you would like to create a Trust Line or send XRP to another account.
**Read only** access - Choose this option if you would like to simply follow the activity of an XRPL account. This option does not allow you to sign transactions on your account.
If you decide to import your account in Read only access mode, stop, and refer to this article:
* [**Import an account in Read only mode**](https://help.xaman.app/app/getting-started-with-xaman/importing-your-account/...in-read-only-mode)
Otherwise, choose **Full access** and press the **Next** button. You should see this screen:
Xaman is compatible with all industry standard account secrets but in this case we will choose **Family Seed** then press **Next**.
A Family seed is a string of numbers and letters that is 29 characters long that starts with the letter "s".
For example: s4rj7hy5vdth65f4fy89hg4ffh77hg
Enter your Family seed then press **Next**.
Please ensure that r-address that is displayed is the one that you intend to import. If it is **not correct**, please press the button, then double check and re-enter your Family seed. When the correct r-address is displayed, press the **Confirm** button.
You should see the following screen:
The following table should help you decide which option is best for you.
| Option | |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|  | Standard security is a great option your daily spending account. You can sign with your 6 digit passcode or enable biometrics and sign with your face/finger print. |
|  | Extra security allows you to enter a separate signing password. This is the best option for your long term storage account. |
Once you decide, select it and press **Next** then enter the account label and press **Next** to complete the import process.
You should see this screen:
button, then double check and re-enter your Family seed. When the correct r-address is displayed, press the **Confirm** button.
You should see the following screen:
