Your complete guide to setting up and securing your cryptocurrency wallet
1
Download & Install
Get Elara Wallet from your device's official app store:
Android: Download from Google Play Store
iOS: Download from Apple App Store
Security Tip: Only download from official stores. Verify the developer name is "Elara Wallet" or "Interchained Foundation".
2
Create Your First Wallet
When you first open the app, you'll see two options:
Create New Wallet - Generate a brand new cryptocurrency wallet
Restore Wallet - Import an existing wallet using a seed phrase
For first-time users, tap "Create New Wallet".
3
Set Your 6-Digit PIN
Choose a secure 6-digit PIN to protect your wallet:
Don't use obvious numbers (111111, 123456, birthdays)
Make it memorable but unique
Never share your PIN with anyone
You'll need to enter this PIN every time you open the app or make a transaction.
4
Enable Biometric Authentication (Optional)
For added convenience, enable Face ID (iOS) or fingerprint (Android):
Faster wallet access
Secure transaction confirmation
Fallback to PIN if biometrics fail
Recommended: Enable biometrics for daily use while keeping your PIN as backup.
5
Backup Your Seed Phrase
This is the MOST IMPORTANT step. Your seed phrase is a 12-word backup of your wallet.
⚠️ CRITICAL: Write down these 12 words in order on paper. Store it somewhere safe. NEVER take a photo or screenshot. If you lose your phone, this is the ONLY way to recover your funds.
How to backup properly:
Write the 12 words on paper in the exact order shown
Verify you wrote them correctly (the app will ask you to confirm)
Store the paper in a safe place (fireproof safe, safety deposit box)
Never store it digitally (no photos, no cloud storage, no emails)
Consider making a second copy stored in a different location
Pro Tip: Use a metal backup plate for fireproof/waterproof storage of your seed phrase.
6
Verify Your Backup
The app will ask you to confirm your seed phrase by selecting words in order. This ensures you wrote it down correctly.
Select words 3, 7, and 11 (or as prompted)
If you get it wrong, review your written backup
Don't skip this step—it confirms your backup works!
7
Your Wallet is Ready!
Congratulations! Your Elara Wallet is now set up. You'll see:
Bitcoin (BTC) - Balance: 0.00000000 BTC
Interchained (ITC) - Balance: 0.00 ITC
You're ready to receive your first cryptocurrency!
8
Receive Your First Crypto
To receive Bitcoin or Interchained:
Tap on Bitcoin or Interchained
Tap the "Receive" button
Share your address via:
QR Code - Let sender scan it
Copy Address - Paste into exchange/app
Share - Send via email/text
Wait for confirmation (Bitcoin: ~10 min, ITC: ~2 min)
⚠️ Important: Make sure you're receiving the correct coin! Sending Bitcoin to an ITC address (or vice versa) will result in lost funds.
9
Send Cryptocurrency
To send Bitcoin or Interchained:
Tap on the coin you want to send
Tap "Send"
Enter recipient address (or scan QR code)
Enter amount to send
Choose fee speed (Slow, Normal, Fast)
Review transaction details
Confirm with PIN or biometrics
Transaction broadcasted! ✅
Pro Tip: Always verify the recipient address by double-checking the first and last 5 characters. Blockchain transactions are irreversible!
10
Explore Advanced Features
Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore:
Multi-Wallet - Create separate wallets for different purposes
Watch-Only Wallet - Monitor addresses without private keys
ITC Baking - Earn cross-chain rewards on your Interchained holdings
Transaction History - View all past transactions with full details
Manual Fee Adjustment - Fine-tune transaction fees with +/- buttons
🔒 Security Reminders
✓ Your seed phrase is your master backup—protect it with your life
✓ Elara never asks for your seed phrase or private keys
✓ We cannot recover your wallet if you lose your seed phrase
✓ Always verify recipient addresses before sending