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Your first hardware wallet in 30 minutes
A calm, step-by-step setup for a single-signature bitcoin wallet.
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What's inside
Five steps, about 30 minutes, from a sealed box to a backup you have proved works.
- 1
Inspect the box
0–5 min - 2
Install the official software
5–10 min - 3
Create a brand-new seed on the device
10–20 min - 4
Receive a small test amount
20–25 min - 5
Prove your backup works
25–30 min
Plus a short list of before-you-start items and the safety rules to keep next to your device.