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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

  1. Tap “Create Wallet”
    Launch the Begin Wallet app and tap the Create Wallet button on the welcome screen.

  2. 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.

  3. Add an avatar
    Pick an image to represent you. This is just for fun and personal flair!

  4. Enter your username
    Choose a unique name like @jamie123. It must be at least 4 characters long.

  5. Tap Continue
    Move on when your ID details are set.

  6. Create a password
    Enter a secure password with at least 10 characters. This protects access to your wallet on your device.

  7. Confirm your password
    Re-enter the same password to confirm. Accuracy matters!

  8. Tap Continue
    You're almost there.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Tap “OK, I wrote it down”
    Once you’ve written and confirmed your seed phrase, tap this to continue.

  12. That’s it — congrats! 🎉
    You’ve successfully created your wallet.

  13. 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.

What’s next?

Get Started with Begin Wallet

Begin is available on iOS, Android, and as a browser extension. Self-custodial, open-source, and ready for everything Cardano and Bitcoin.