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The below steps will demonstrate how to create a new wallet

 

Step 1: Accessing the NuFi Wallet

You will be shown the below page.
 


Step 2: Creating a new wallet


Select 'Create New Wallet'. 



Step 3: Choosing Hardware Wallet


You will then be taken to the following screen. Select 'No, I don't have a hardware wallet'.


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Press 'Back' to return to the previous screen at any time during this process


Step 4: Naming your wallet


You will be asked to create a name for your wallet. 

As default, it is set as 'Wallet_1', however, you can change this if you wish. For this example, the wallet name has been set as ‘WalletDemo’. 

Once you have set a name, press 'Continue'. 


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Step 5: Creating a password

You will then be asked to set and confirm a password. Enter a password, confirm it, and then press 'Continue'. (Important! Password minimum of 8 characters and must have complexities which consist of capital letter, small letter, number, & symbol)

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Step 6: Recovery Phrase

You will be given a 15-words recovery phrase (mnemonic/seed phrase). Please ensure that you make a record of this and store it securely, as this will be used to restore your wallet. It is recommended that it is written on paper.

 

Once you have made a note of your recovery phrase, press 'I have written it down'. 


Step 7: Recovery Phrase Confirmation

You will then be asked to confirm your recovery phrase. 

You will see 11 of your recovery words pre-filled and 4 blanks, with the missing recovery words at the bottom of the screen. Select the words in the order which will correctly populate the blanks.


Press ‘Confirm’ once you have completed this: 


Entering an incorrect recovery phrase

If you enter the words in the incorrect order, you will be shown the following message. Press 'Try again...' to return to the recovery phrase screen, as shown below:


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Enter the missing phrases in the correct order, then press 'Confirm'.

Step 8: Wallet Created

You have now created your wallet.

Select ‘Go to Wallet dashboard’ to see your new wallet.

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Step 9: Wallet Overview


Your wallet will appear as below.



Important Notes

a. To create more hot wallet accounts, please see this Hot Wallet article.

b. To pair a hardware wallet account, please see this Ledger article or Trezor article.