If Core extension is not already installed, navigate to the Chrome Store to download the extension on the Chrome browser.
Click on the Core extension icon in the browser to be redirected to the log in screen.
If not continuing with an email, clicking Access Existing Wallet will bring up the following view:
Users will have the following options for accessing an existing wallet. For information on how to create a new wallet, please refer to this article.
NOTE: Core extension is currently only officially released on Chrome. Users may face unexpected issues on non-Chrome browsers.
Continue with Google / Apple
Continue with Google / Apple
1. Tap Continue with Google or Continue with Apple.
2. Choose the email address to be used. If it’s not already signed in on the device, add it manually.
3. If users previously set up MFA, complete the login using the user's chosen MFA method. Users can also add MFA at this stage or set it up later.
4. Create the Wallet name and enable Unlock airdrops if users want to participate in future airdrops.
5. Set the password and optionally check Stay updated to receive product news and airdrop updates.
6. Accept the Terms and Conditions.
7. Tap Next.
8. Choose an avatar.
9. All set!
Access Existing Wallet
Manually enter recovery phrase
Manually enter recovery phrase
Click Access Existing Wallet
Choose Manually enter recovery phrase
Paste the recovery phrase.
NOTE: The recovery phrase can be pasted into 1 text box or each box can be filled in manually. The recovery phrase will be shown when entered. Please ensure no extra spaces, special characters, or capitalizations are used in the words.
Do NOT share your Recovery Phrase with anyone else. It will give others access to the wallet and its funds, which could lead to permanent loss.
Add using Ledger
Add using Ledger
Tap Access existing wallet.
Choose Add Using Ledger.
Connect your Ledger device, select the derivation path to use for Core extension and click Next.
NOTE: The BIP44 derivation path is used in Core web when connecting a Ledger directly. To ensure all of the same funds and transaction history is visible across the X, P, and C-Chains when connecting with a Ledger, make sure this path is selected.
After accessing the wallet with a Recovery Phrase or Ledger, complete the wallet setup by doing the following:
Create the Wallet name and enable Unlock airdrops if users want to participate in future airdrops.
Set the password and optionally check Stay updated to receive product news and airdrop updates.
Accept the Terms and Conditions.
Tap Next.
Choose an avatar.
All set!
For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or reach out via email at [email protected]. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.