Begin Your Device Initialization
This guide helps you prepare your device for secure, everyday use. You will learn how to verify authenticity, complete the initial setup, customize your dashboard, and understand the fundamental habits that keep your digital assets protected. This walkthrough has been carefully written for users of every skill level, ensuring a smooth start even if this is your first time using a hardware wallet.
1. Connect and Confirm Authenticity
When you connect your new device to your computer, it will activate automatically and request that you verify its authenticity. This initial verification is one of the most crucial aspects of onboarding, because it ensures the device has not been modified or tampered with. As part of modern digital security, trust must be established at the hardware level before any sensitive operations begin.
As soon as the screen lights up, you will see simple prompts that guide you through confirming your device identifiers. This helps ensure that you are interacting with a genuine, safe product. Once the verification process completes, the device will guide you toward either initializing a brand-new wallet or restoring a previously backed-up one. Users who want full custody over new accounts should choose the creation option, while experienced users with an existing recovery phrase may restore their previous wallet structure.
2. Install and Launch the Desktop Application
To manage your assets with confidence, you will need the dedicated desktop interface. This software acts as your dashboard for reviewing balances, browsing accounts, customizing settings, and performing transactions. Designed with security as a priority, the interface communicates with your device using encrypted, verified channels. Sensitive details never leave the hardware, and every meaningful approval must be confirmed by physically interacting with the device.
After installation, launch the app, and you will be guided through a streamlined procedure tailored for new users. The interface is designed to reduce confusion and present each option clearly so that you can take your time exploring features without feeling overwhelmed.
3. Generate and Protect Your Recovery Words
During wallet creation, your device generates a unique recovery phrase consisting of carefully selected words. This phrase is the foundation of your security. It represents the only way to recover your wallet in the event that the device is misplaced or damaged. Because of its importance, the phrase must always remain offline. The safest method is to write the words on a physical card using legible handwriting.
Never store the phrase in digital form—no screenshots, no cloud files, and no password managers. Any digital storage point introduces unnecessary risk. Once recorded, check each word for accuracy and store the backup in a secure location. Many experienced users maintain multiple sealed copies in different protective environments to minimize risk from fire, water, or accidental loss.
4. Customize Your Dashboard and Settings
With your recovery phrase secured, you are ready to explore the dashboard interface. You may rename accounts, organize your balances, adjust currency preferences, enable labeling, and customize transaction behavior. Each setting is optional, and all of them are presented with clear explanations so you understand the purpose and impact of each feature.
The dashboard also includes helpful insights on building long-term security habits. You will find suggestions for monitoring transaction history, enabling protective PIN layers, and adjusting notification preferences according to your comfort level. As you grow more familiar with the interface and your device, you will likely appreciate the balance between simplicity and robust protection. Your device always remains the final checkpoint for approving actions, ensuring that no external software can execute transactions without your confirmation.