Create an account

After installing a wallet extension or mobile wallet, the interface should give options to create a new wallet or import an existing one. You can create an account with one wallet, then import that account into other wallets. Launching any of these wallets will show your token balance on the network.

When creating a new account, some wallets let you sign in with existing account credentials from services such as Google, Twitch, or Facebook. Wallets using this method rely on zkLogin, a feature native to Sui that makes it much easier to create an account while keeping your login details secure.

Other wallets may require that you create a new password. Follow typical best practices for passwords, such as using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. As always, securely save your password. When you create a new account using this method, the wallet will generate a recovery phrase, also known as a seed phrase, a set of 12 words used to secure the wallet. Make sure to save your recovery phrase and store it securely offline. If you lose your recovery phrase, you will not be able to access your wallet.

Wallets that use zkLogin do not require a recovery phrase, as the credentialing service will offer its own method.

Use Your wallet

If you purchase tokens from a centralized exchange, you will need to give the exchange your public key. Wallet interfaces typically prominently display the public key, and often let you copy it with just a single click. The public key lets other people and companies send you tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets.