Create your first wallet
Welcome to Begin! Let’s create your first wallet
Getting started with crypto is easier than ever. In this quick guide, Jamie (your friendly crypto guide 👋) will walk you through creating your first wallet in Begin — from choosing a username to backing up your seed phrase securely.
🛡️ Why it matters: Your wallet is your key to the decentralized world. Once created, you'll be able to send, receive, and manage assets like ADA, Bitcoin, NFTs, and more.
🚀 Step-by-step: Create your first wallet
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Tap “Create Wallet”
Launch the Begin Wallet app and tap the Create Wallet button on the welcome screen. -
Create your Begin ID (optional)
This is your social identity within Begin. You can personalize it — or skip it if you prefer to stay anonymous. -
Add an avatar
Pick an image to represent you. This is just for fun and personal flair! -
Enter your username
Choose a unique name like@jamie123. It must be at least 4 characters long. -
Tap Continue
Move on when your ID details are set. -
Create a password
Enter a secure password with at least 10 characters. This protects access to your wallet on your device. -
Confirm your password
Re-enter the same password to confirm. Accuracy matters! -
Tap Continue
You're almost there. -
Tap “Manual Backup”
This is where you’ll see your 15-word seed phrase — the key to your wallet. Write it down and store it safely offline.
🔐 Jamie’s Tip: Never screenshot or share your seed phrase. Anyone with it can access your funds. -
Can’t back it up now?
If you tap “I’ll do it later”, no problem — but a warning message will appear on the home screen until you complete your backup. -
Tap “OK, I wrote it down”
Once you’ve written and confirmed your seed phrase, tap this to continue. -
That’s it — congrats! 🎉
You’ve successfully created your wallet. -
Tap “Read to Begin”
You're ready to explore, swap, invest, and experience crypto the Begin way!
✅ Jamie’s Notes
- You only need one Begin Wallet — you can manage multiple assets and even multiple chains from it.
- If you skip your backup, make sure to complete it ASAP from the home screen banner.
- Your Begin ID can be updated later from settings if you change your mind.