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Getting Started with Your Hardware Wallet

Follow our step-by-step guide to securely set up your device and create your first backup.

1

Unbox Your Device

Inspect packaging and contents

Carefully unpack your hardware wallet and verify all components are included.

  • Check tamper-evident seals are intact
  • Verify holographic authenticity stickers
  • Ensure all box contents are present
  • Keep packaging for warranty purposes

Tip: Never use a device if packaging appears opened or tampered with.

Unbox Your Device setup step
2

Verify Authenticity

Confirm device legitimacy

Use our verification tools to ensure your device is genuine and uncompromised.

  • Check serial number on device and box match
  • Verify authenticity certificate
  • Use online verification tool if available
  • Contact support if anything seems suspicious

Tip: Authenticity verification protects against counterfeit devices.

Verify Authenticity setup step
3

Initial Device Setup

Configure security settings

Power on your device and configure PIN protection and security preferences.

  • Connect device using provided USB-C cable
  • Follow on-screen setup wizard
  • Choose a strong 6-8 digit PIN code
  • Confirm PIN and security settings

Tip: Choose a PIN that's memorable to you but difficult for others to guess.

Initial Device Setup setup step
4

Create Seed Backup

Write down recovery phrase

Generate and securely record your recovery seed phrase for backup purposes.

  • Device generates 12 or 24-word seed phrase
  • Write words on provided recovery cards
  • Verify seed phrase by entering words
  • Store backup in secure, offline location

Tip: Never store your seed phrase digitally or take photos of it.

Create Seed Backup setup step
5

Connect Companion App

Install wallet software

Download official companion application to interact with supported networks.

  • Download official app from verified source
  • Connect hardware wallet to computer/phone
  • Initialize wallet connection in app
  • Verify device connection is secure

Tip: Only use official applications from trusted sources.

Connect Companion App setup step

Security Best Practices

Follow these essential security practices to keep your private keys safe.

Backup Storage

Store recovery phrases in multiple secure, offline locations

PIN Security

Use strong PINs and never share them with others

Device Verification

Always verify transaction details on device screen

Setup Timeline

The complete setup process typically takes 15-30 minutes.

2-3 min

Unboxing & inspection

3-5 min

Authenticity verification

5-8 min

Initial setup & PIN creation

5-10 min

Seed backup creation

3-5 min

Companion app connection

Ready to Get Started?

Order your hardware wallet today and follow our step-by-step setup guide.