How to Install and Setup Trust Wallet Extension on Chrome?
Trust wallet is a non-custodial wallet you may consider as an alternative to MetaMask or similar platforms. You can access the wallet via a browser extension or a mobile application. But, as with most GUI wallets, you need to set up the platform before you can start using it. So, let’s see how it is to set it up on Browsers.
To install the Trust wallet extension on your browser, you can directly go to the Chrome extension store and search for Trust wallet. Or you can move to the official Trust wallet website, and it will redirect you to the extension store’s Trust wallet page. Click on “Add to Chrome” and confirm.
A new extension will appear in the extensions tab of your browser. I suggest you pin the Trust wallet extension by clicking on the pin icon next to the title. That way, you’ll be able to access it easily anytime you want. Once you do that, open the extension by clicking on it to get into the setup.
The first option is to create a new wallet or import an existing wallet with a seed phrase. If you have the seed phrase of an existing wallet, you should consider the other article about importing an account into the Trust wallet. If you want to set it up with a new account, click on the first option that says “Create a new wallet” and move on to the next step.
On the next page, ask whether you want to share your data to improve your trust wallet. It doesn’t include any private information. Still, you can choose to reject it and move on to the next step by clicking on “No thanks”.
Next page asks you to create a strong password to open the trust wallet. You will use this password to open the extension. View private information on Trust wallet and other things. You can change it as many times as you want. Ensure that your password contains:
8 or more characters
At least one upper-case character
At least one digit
At least one symbol
Once done, enter the same password in the text box. Check the terms and conditions box and select proceed.
After proceeding, it will show you the instructions on how to keep your “Recovery phrase” or the “Seed phrase” safe. I encourage you to read the instructions or check our article (hyperlink) on how to keep the “Seed phrase” safe. Once done, press start and keep something with you to note down the “Seed phrase”.
Click on “Got it” on the next page to see your Secret Phrase or the Seed Phrase.
The seed phrase will now be visible to you. Write it down somewhere. We’ll need this in the next step. So, keep it close to you for now. After you’re done writing it down, click proceed. And get ready to keep it in a safe place, make multiple copies and hide all those in safe locations.
The next confirmation page asks you to enter the seed phrase you just saw. Go back to the previous screen by clicking on the back button. Once you have your seed phrase with you, enter it in the correct order. The next button will get enabled after entering it correctly. Click that.
You have successfully set up the trust wallet. Click on the open wallet button to start using it. A few prompts will appear. Just click on Got it and start using the trust wallet. If you are unsure about the settings and features of the wallet, you may consider reading other articles on our website.
