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How to set up or recover your AZERO account on the mainnet using Nova Wallet
How to set up or recover your AZERO account on the mainnet using Nova Wallet

A step-by-step guide for creating a new account on the mainnet via Nova Wallet, as well as restoring your already existing one.

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Written by Daniel Ozluer
Updated over a week ago

Introduction

In this article, we will outline how to set up or recover your AZERO account using Nova Wallet.

Please note that:

  • When using a third-party wallet interface, your coins are kept on the blockchain in a non-custodial fashion.

  • Third-party wallet interfaces are just different tools to access the blockchain.

  • You can restore your account using your JSON file or mnemonic seed via any of the compatible wallet interfaces.

How to set up a new account:

  1. First, you'll need to install Nova Wallet on either your mobile device.

    • The application is available on both iOS and Android operating systems.

  2. Open the Nova Wallet app and click 'Create a new wallet'.

    • If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click 'Settings' > 'Wallets' > 'Add wallet'.

  3. Read the prompt and click 'I understand'. Enter a local name for the account, and then hit 'Continue' to move to the next step.

  4. Save your mnemonic seed in a secure, offline medium before hitting 'Continue'.

    • It is vital that you handle your mnemonic seed with care.

    • DO NOT share it with anyone.

    • DO NOT store it on an online device.

    • If someone obtains your mnemonic seed, they will have access to all of the coins in your account.

    • You cannot change or edit your mnemonic seed.

    • The Aleph Zero team will never ask you to share your seed with us, even in a support scenario.

  5. Select each word of your seed in the correct order, then click 'Continue'.

  6. Enter a local pin for the application and confirm it.

    • This step is only necessary when the app is newly installed.

  7. Congratulations, your account has now been created!

    • It should be visible in 'Settings' > 'Wallets'.

How to restore an existing account:

  1. Open the Nova Wallet app and click 'Import wallet'.

    • If you already have an account restored, you will first need to click 'Settings' > 'Wallets' > 'Add wallet'.

  2. Click 'Restore JSON' or 'Mnemonic passphrase/phrase', depending on which method you intend to use to restore your account.

  3. If using the mnemonic seed:

    1. Enter the mnemonic seed, as well as a local name for the account. Then, hit 'Continue'.

      • Ensure that the words are in the correct order and are spelt correctly

  4. If using the JSON file:

    1. Upload it by clicking the top box

    2. Enter its corresponding password, as well as a local name for the account

    3. Lastly, hit 'Continue'.

  5. Enter a local pin for the application and confirm it.

    • This step is only necessary when the app is newly installed.

  6. Well done, your account has now been restored!

    • It should be visible in 'Settings' > 'Wallets'.

This concludes the tutorial for creating or restoring your AZERO account on the mainnet using Nova Wallet.

If you run into any issues throughout this process, please contact the Nova Wallet team for assistance via their Telegram channel.

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